Would veneers be my best option for large front teeth and pointy fangs? (Photo)

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I am thinking about getting veneers. I had a brace 9 years ago as i had very bucked front teeth and fangs high in my gum. My teeth are alot better, but i feel that my i would like my fangs to be more straight than pointy and from my right side of my face my front teeth are longer compared to the tooth next to them. Please let me know if there are any alternatives to veneers, or if that would be my best option.

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Based on your photos, your teeth look pretty good.  I would caution you that changing the shape of your canines may change your smile appearance in a way that you are not used to.  A short time ago, I had a patient that had nice teeth, but wanted them permanently whitened and her canine teeth made longer (not shorter).  Needless to say, I did this for her, but she then wanted to go back to shorter canines because bigger canines looked strange to her.  When she showed others her teeth in pictures and some in-person, everyone loved them, but when she looked in the mirror, all she could see were her big canines.  Good luck and I hope this info helps you. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MORealSelf100

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

The photos look nearly perfect (saying "nearly" only because it is merely opinion).  Lateral incisors are often shorter than the centrals, even when placing veneers. The pointedness of the canines is also a personal preference. When placing veneers we offer "pointy, rounded, or flat" to get YOUR perfect. Since your teeth already look fantastic, veneers are likely the only choice, but you need an experienced cosmetic dentist using the best lab possible.

Kenneth A. Barton, DDS · Answer

While looking at your upper front teeth I also noticed that you have slight crowding of your lower front teeth as well. Before placing any synthetic material (like veneers) on your teeth, I would first use Invisalign to straighten your irregularly positioned teeth and only then consider veneers.

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