I feel my veneers came out too big and they don't look straight. (photos)

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I did 6 veneers, my teeth had gaps but they were straight, now I feel like the teeth came out and they are not straight like they were and it's also pushing my lips out, can you recommend what I can do now? My doctor told me I can come back and consult more, but I wish someone will guide me what exactly I need to ask him to do

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Overall, your teeth look a lot better.  Your veneers appear bulky, so I would recommend having the dentist redo them, if possible.  Without a full exam, I cannot tell you exactly what to tell your dentist, besides telling him to make them less bulky, which will require additional prepping.Dr. Sarah Thompson O'Fallon, IL

Joseph B. Silberman, DMD, FAGD · Answer

You are right, the veneers stick out more and that's why you feel them under your lips. The problem is that in a situation like yours, more tooth structure would need to be removed in order for your teeth to not appear as though they're sticking out. If the teeth are brought in by removing the outer layer more, then a thin veneer would make them look more natural. Chances are, your dentist may not be able to reshape the veneers to remove some of the bulk, but he/she can try. If you have any questions, let me know!

Gary Braunstein, DDS · Answer

Your veneers were not planned out properly and are not designed for your face and are not esthetically pleasing.  Before having veneers done(or redone), have your dentist send your impressions to a dental laboratory to do a diagnostic wax up.  You would then be able to see your proposed veneers in wax and decide if you like them before your teeth are ever touched.  Once you approve the design, your dentist can prepare your teeth(in your case, take off the veneers), take an impression for the new veneers, and then fabricate temporary veneers using a mould created by the dental lab that will recreate the look of the wax up on your teeth.  This will allow you to preview in your mouth the size and shape of your new veneers.  If at this point there is anything that you do not like, your dentist can modify the temporary veneers to your liking. Once you are satisfied with the look of the temps, your dentist should take an impression of the temps as well as several photographs to send to the lab.  In this way the lab technician has the information so that he can create beautiful custom veneers for you.  Hopefully your dentist will be willing to do this for you.  If not, you should try to get a refund and find a good cosmetic dentist that can get you a great looking result and a beautiful smile.  Good luck!

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