How can my overbite and tipped front teeth be fixed without compromising my veeners? (photos)

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Hello, so i have veeners on my top 8 teeth and a full set on my bottom teeth. I love my smile from the front but from the side my top teeth slant inward and i have a very deep overbite. I now realize i went backwards with getting veeners before fixing my root problems first. How can my overbite and tipped front teeth be fixed without compromising my veeners?

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

your face is beautiful from the front.
But not from the side, that is because of class2 div2 teeth, prominent nose, and prominent chin. it's my advice to upload opg or lat ceph x-ray [if u have], so I can guide you better, or visit orthodontist. Because first I have to check your teeth and jaw position. 
Now come to your question about tooth movement without damaging veneers, yes that is possible.

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

First of all, you want to make certain that you do not have TMJ problems (frequent headaches, clicking in your jaws, ear pain/fullness, ringing in the ears, dizziness, etc.) or a sleep breathing problem because patients with your type of bite, particularly females, are at high risk for TMD and OSA.

In my office, assuming no TMD or OSA, I would use Invisalign to improve the position of your upper and lower front teeth, move your lower jaw slightly forward to eliminate your deep bite and close the posterior open bite caused by moving your lower jaw forward.

Good luck!

Shabri Chandarana, BDS, MFDS, RCPS · Answer

Hey thanks for putting your question out there! Your best option is to orthodontically reposition your teeth with braces or Invisalign clear aligners to correct the inclination of your upper front teeth. This will improve the “collapsed” profile of your teeth, widen your smile and improve the support to your upper lip and as you age it will prevent your smile looking as aged! You may need to replace your existing veneers once the teeth are in their new position but the dentist you see should plan and assess this in person. With Invisalign if you can achieve the correct outcome without attachments on your veneers you may not have to compromise them. But a good team of dentists should plan your orthodontic treatment around your veneers, new or old and discuss the outcome of preserving your existing veneer work or likeliness of needing new ones. Hope this helps!

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