Should I get lateral incisor veneers and how much do they cost? (photo)

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I have pretty straight teeth and have never needed braces. But recently I've become bothered with my unaligned top teeth. My lateral incisors are shorter than the central ones. Would I qualify for veneers? Should I get just those done or would it look odd? What is the price range for 2?

Steven Davidowitz, DDS · Answer

With straight teeth and a nice existing smile, two lateral incisor Porcelain veneers is a great choice to perfect and enhance your smile.Price in NYC would average about $4k to $5k for the two teeth.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:You definitely qualify for 2 veneers.  I believe it will enhance your smile, however you have to be careful with the color of the 2 front teeth changing over time since you have natural teeth next veneers.  In terms of price, it is influenced by material, lab and experience of the cosmetic dentist.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Mojgan Fajiram, DDS · Answer

Hello,
The pic you posted is not a great one.  I can't see what the other lateral looks likes and your full smile!.  However if the length bothers you, porcelain veneer is a great idea.  Make sure you find a great cosmetic dentists that can do minimal reduction and match the color to your other teeth.  Depending on which state you live, the price can range from 1500-2500 per veneer.

Emery Cole, DMD, FAGD · Answer

Typically, when we are young, our later incisors are naturally shorter than our central incisors.  This can slowly change with age and tooth wear.  Ask your dentist on your next check up.  Obviously, if you want a change, veneers could be placed and price varies greatly, maybe @$1000-2000 each.

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

From the photograph that you posted your question is more complicated than one would suspect because all your teeth on one side appear shorter than the other side. If you place veneers on the lateral incisors only to make them as long as the central incisors, then will the cuspids appear short? Then if you lengthen the short cuspid, will the premolar appear short? Do you understand my concern? Additionally teeth are the length that they are because that is the length that nature wants them to be. Lengthening teeth with veneers without first analyzing the 'occlusion' can lead to fractured veneers. It would be best to find a cosmetic dentist with a strong background in occlusion so that he can analyze both the aesthetics AND the function.

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