I don't like my new veneers. What can I do? (Photo)

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I recently got 8 upper veneers and like them...I just don't love them. I keep trying to figure out what is bothering me, but I can't put my finger on it. Any ideas?

Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD · Answer

Your veneers are a bit bulky, and too opaque, and you show a black space on the sides of your lips!Unfortunately once they are bonded on, you can not change the color, the length of porcelain veneers can be adjusted only to be shortened, and your right canine goes in,while the left canine is out more!Since you did 6 veneers and did not do 10, the 6 front teeth are very prominent!Do a mock up to get a more fuller smile, maybe you do like the color, and maybe building up your premolars, will make you happier.Try having the cosmetic dentist to do a composite mock up for your back teeth, so you can evaluate and be certain you love it!If you think the color is too opaque, and too white, unfortunately you need to redo them !

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hello there,It is not uncommon for some patients to take a few weeks or so to fall in love with their veneers.  That being said, the way they look is a matter of preference. Is it the shape you don't love? Or the shade?  If you're unhappy, you should speak with your dentist.  It's always important to look at before and after photos when selecting your dentist.  They will give a good idea about what you can expect.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

Vicki Borowski, DDS · Answer

The best solution to your problem is to sit down with your dentist and discuss specifically what your concerns are. Is it the color, shape, thickness or contours that concern you. Each individual has an idea of what they expect their cosmetic outcome to be and it sounds as if your ideals weren't met. The corrections may be as minor as simply reshaping the veneers that you currently have or they may need to be remade. If you do decide to remake them you need to scrutinize the next set befored they are bonded into place. I hope this helps.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Gum line is an important thing to consider , your high smile , shows the gum , and those veneers look long , gum countouring and making them milimeters higher will help you to have a more aesthetical layout.

Ira Shapira, DDS (in memoriam) · Answer

There is a lot that is right with your veneers.  The question about not liking them may not actually be the veneers but that they end abruptly at canines and lead to a dark buccal corridor.  I usually discuss 4 or 8 veneers as better than six.  You could have the dentist temoporarily build the bicuspids in composite to fill the smile.There is also a relatively large lateral compared to the central.  There is no easy way to correct this issue but it is possible to reshape to change how light reflacts to make them look narrower.Were these no prep veneers, this can often lead to overcontour issues.Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMOThinkBetterLife.com

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended · Answer

Your case will be VERY difficult to "fix" without clear expectations, or at least knowing what you want improved.  Much alteration will be permanent, so if you don't like the changes, there is no going back (unless a complete redo at full fee is done).It may help to know what was improved from the start, and perhaps "more" is all you need?  There are specific parts to a "perfect" smile, so as long as those factors are good, then it may be that you just need to get used to the new smile.I have pt approval at each step, and right before final bonding of porcelain, the signature is next to a line saying that after seating, if the case must be redone it includes a fee.  I stand behind my work.  If for some reason the case needs to be redone at no fee (only happended once in 20 years) we have a mandatory waiting period.  Usually once the patient gets used to it, they LOVE the new smile.

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