Advice Appreciated. My front teeth are still short and other teeth have shifted after getting porcelain veneers (Photo)

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I have had a difficult journey with cosmetic dentistry. This eventually lead to me getting porcelain veneers. I made it clear that my goals were trying to recreate the smile that i had (along with any improvements). I appreciate that what i went to the dentist with was a mess, but i feel the results are still not great. My front teeth are still short and the other teeth have shifted and are set back. Any advice if changes can be made are appreciated, as ive been told to try and get used them.

Steven Davidowitz, DDS · Answer

It's not uncommon for patients to experience a period of adjustment after getting porcelain veneers, and sometimes, the results may not immediately meet expectations. If you're not satisfied with the appearance of your veneers, it's important to communicate your concerns with your dentist. Adjustments can often be made to improve the fit and look of the veneers. For instance, if the front teeth appear too short, or other teeth have shifted, these issues can potentially be corrected by redoing the front 4 veneers. It's also possible that additional treatments, such as Invisalign, may be recommended to address any misalignment. Regular follow-ups with your dentist are crucial, as they provide the opportunity to assess the veneers and make any necessary modifications.

If after a period of time and follow-up adjustments you're still not satisfied, seeking a second opinion from another experienced cosmetic dentist could provide further options and peace of mind. Remember, it's your right to feel confident and happy with your smile.

Andrew Culbard, BDS · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question and sorry to hear that you've had a bit of a difficult journey with cosmetic dentistry. To keep things short, if you are unhappy with your veneers, there are limited options other than replacement, especially if you feel the front teeth are too short. If some teeth have moved, you could have a course of clear aligners to shift some of them back into place. For the short teeth, you could simply replace the 2 short ones with longer veneers. However, in my experience, it may be better start again with a really experience cosmetic dentist with a view to achieving your expectations and best and closely as possible. Consider a retainer after new veneers to prevent further movement.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

Thanks for posting the question with photos. 
As you said, your teeth are short, I disagree with that. Length is enough and during smile exposure is also good.
I can see two issues:
1. both central incisors are not identical.
2. black triangle between two central incisors.

Diego Pulido, DDS · Answer

Hi Drawer_of_teeth! 
Your natural teeth used to have softly curved borders, and the laterals shorter than the centrals, in the veneers pictures, the laterals looks like they are the same size as the centrals and flat borders, the ideal would be flat border, but not too much on centrals, and 1 or 0.5 mm shorter and curved laterals. The side contacts between the teeth it has to be smooth not too straight and tight.
Greetings!

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