Hello doctors, I have a question.I have an underbite and a crossbite, which doesn't bother me a lot. What does bother me though are gaps between my bottom teeth.I also have some gaps in the upper row teeth too, but they're not visible when I talk, so the gaps in my bottom teeth are the only thing that I really want to fix. So, can veneers/crowns be placed to close tooth gaps in a person who has a crossbite/underbite? And if they can, will they make the crossbite/underbite worse than it is now?
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Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD - Account Suspended says:
Porcelain veneers by far are the least invasive vs Porcelain crowns.When having porcelain veneers more of your precious tooth structure is salvaged, and it is more conservative procedure than dental crowns.Cosmetically speaking veneers look far better than crowns.It is best if a patient is...
If you were my patient, I would recommend Zirconia. Emax is a tiny bit more cosmetic, but not as strong as Zirconia. I would also recommend that you get a mouth guard to be worn during the times that you clinch the most, whether at night during sleeping, or during the day during...
First I wish you a speedy recovery after your surgery. Please notify your anesthesiologist prior to your surgery of your front tooth and he/she can take extra precautions in order to make sure the tooth is given proper attention.All the best.
