Should I Skip Invisalign and Just Go for Veneers?

Veneers are not going mask an overbite.  It is great that you are actively seeking opinions to treat your case... I think you will be very happy once your teeth start to move.  Orthodontics first is definitely the way to go.  An overbite can continue to get worse and eventually lead to possibly loosing some teeth.  You may want to do veneers still once the teeth are aligned.  That would only be to change the shape and color of your teeth if desired.  I think you can treat the overbite with Invisalign but I would work with an orthodontic specialist that is prepared to use wire braces if your teeth do not respond to the invisalign movements.  This can happen in rare cases.  Good luck!

Hank D. Michael, DMD - Dentist in Sarasota, FL

At twenty seven, you have past the most optimal time for doing orthodontics.  Adult orthodontics proceeds slower, has a high incidence of complications (root resorption, bone loss, gum problems) and is more uncomfortable than orthodontics in children.  Also, your orthodontist will tell you that if you want your teeth to remain straight you may have to wear a retainer the rest of your life.

The question I would like to ask you is whether it is really the overbite that is bothering you, or the general appearance of your teeth.  A slight overbite in women can oftentimes make the patient look younger and more sexy (look at all the women's magazines when you check out at the supermarket, don't all the cover models seem to have overbites?).

Porcelain veneers will not correct an overbite, but they can correct teeth that are discolored, chipped, rotated, spaced, crooked, or otherwise unsightly.  Oftentimes we have situations where we correct crooked teeth with veneers in two weeks, and that is preferable to many patients instead of 12-30 months of braces or invisalign.

It's impossible to answer this question without seeing X-rays and photos, at the very least.