I went to my dds and I was looking to get lumineers but he said that I need invisalign first. Now I don't want lumis because you still need to prep the teeth so I might as well get a different brand because some people are saying bad things about lumis and I know there thinner so they can crack easily. It makes no sense because you need to prep if your teeth are thick and if you don't it would not look aesthetic my teeth are not that crooked Any 1 recommend someone for veneers In NYC or NJ area
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Your dentist might be able to predict from your X-rays and position if tghe permanent canines will automatically erupt after extracting the baby teeth. Most likely they will not on their own, or they already would have pushed the baby teeth out of the way. They might need some orthodontic...
Hiding the edge below the gumline would not reduce your chance of decay, so I wouldn't worry about that.
Preparing the teeth at the gumline is pretty standard. The problem Dr. Tau talked about is the body's natural reaction to something foreign, and if we come too close to the...
David,
The "crookedness" of your smile is in your facial muscles that lift your lips and cheeks. You say that it has always been like that. Are there others in your family with the same smile? Since it bothers you I am sure that you have stood in front of the mirror and practiced...