Can Veneers Hide Thininng Enamel?

Question

My front two teeth are extremely thin and I am very embarrassed by this. Since enamel is not replaceable what can I do to minimize this appearance? My dentist said he does not recommend veneers because veneers only attach to the outside of my tooth. In this case the problem is in back of my tooth. Is there anything else I can do?

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Many dentists that discourage veneers don't know how to do them and don't understand their application.  Depending on how much tooth structure remains, the bite forces and the condition of the remaining tooth structure (some teeth don't bond very well) veneers may work very well.
If not, full coverage crowns may be indicated.
Whichever is chosen, be sure all porcelain materials are used, not restorations with metal underneath.

Sylvan Fain, DDS · Answer

If the front of your tooth is thin and there is enough enamel then you can get veneers. 

	If the back of your tooth is damaged and thin then I would recommend a crown to cover your entire tooth.

David Cheng, DDS · Answer

If the thinning is the result of loss of enamel on the inside, then veneers will not solve the problem. You are better off with a full coverage option of crowns.

Robert Fields, DDS · Answer

You mentioned your two front teeth are extremely thin. Your dentist does not recommend veneers because the problem is in the back of the tooth.  Veneers are a wonderful choice to give you two very beautiful front teeth.  They wrap around the tooth but do not totally cover the back.  No one can see the back, so this should not be the cause of your embarrassment. Veneers would be less bulky than crowns or caps and your smile would be more natural looking and cosmetically pleasing.

Michael J. Thomas, DDS · Answer

Veneers are designed to replace the enamel on teeth that is missing or damaged. Even though the veneer does not cover the enamel very much on the back of the tooth, it will to some extent. I believe them to be a better option than crowns or caps that can make the teeth look big and bulky if done improperly. If you do nothing and end up fracturing your teeth off, then root canal treatment and crowns will be your only choice. Do veneers first to strengthen the teeth back and then get a night guard to protect the remaining enamel.
Dr Thomas

Can Veneers Hide Thininng Enamel?

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Answer: Yes, Veneers would be a good choice to hide thinning enamel

Answer: Yes, Veneers would be a good choice to hide thinning enamel

Answer: Veneers are designed to replace missing or damaged teeth enamel

Answer: Veneers are designed to replace missing or damaged teeth enamel

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Can Veneers Hide Thininng Enamel?

Answers (7)

Answer: Yes, Veneers would be a good choice to hide thinning enamel

Answer: Yes, Veneers would be a good choice to hide thinning enamel

Answer: Veneers are designed to replace missing or damaged teeth enamel

Answer: Veneers are designed to replace missing or damaged teeth enamel

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