Is it normal to have shifting in my teeth after only having veneers for a few months?

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I had 10 veneers put in on my top teeth, of which one is moving backward creating a big gap and making a noticeable ridge (from veneer to veneer) that would normally be smooth behind my teeth. I called and the Dentist told me I would like need invisaline to fix it. Why I would be charged for invisaline when the shift must have occured because of the veneers. I have not had shifting issues in 15 years since having braces. Also my molars have been out since for about the same amount of time.

Joseph B. Silberman, DMD, FAGD · Answer

That does seem odd that your teeth would shift that noticeably. What I don't truly understand is why one of your veneers would cause a shift of a tooth like that. I would need more information such as photos in order to understand why. Obviously, if a veneer would cause a shift like that, you wouldn't be responsible and that should be a relatively easy fix without a full Invisalign type of situation.

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

Teeth seek a position based upon a balance of forces.  The tongue muscles push forward and the lips pull back.  Where these forces are equal is termed the "equilibrium zone".  It is possible that your veneers are in conflict with the equilibrium zone.  Another possibility is that when you slide your teeth forward the veneers do not contact equally.  In any case teeth only move when forces are applied.

Is it normal to have shifting in my teeth after only having veneers for a few months?

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