Can I Get Veneers if my Teeth Are Not Straight?

If the teeth are TOO crowded, then ortho first would be best, but many times veneers can be considered "instant orthodontics".  The teeth didn't actually move, but they appear straight in a very short time.

 

I too am not a fan of Lumineers.

The more crooked the teeth are, the more preping/grinding you will need to make the veneers look good. Its always better to straighten the teeth first. You can use invisalign and whiten your teeth at the same time. At that point you re-evalutate to see if you still want the veneers. You may find that you may not need them or maybe need less veneers. Also, the preping of the teeth will be much more conservative.

I do not like nor recommmend Lumineers. The look fake, bulky, and dead. Also, many times they cause harm to your gums/bone due to the bulkiness around the gums. The brand name of the veneers does not matter, this is driven by marketing and ads. What matters is the doctor and the technician/ceramist. Feldspathic porcelain is the most esthetic. They have natural transluceny and life,  but if your teeth are too dark then you may have to go to a denser porcelain like e-max.

Good luck

Dr. T

I also agree that Lumineers are not very esthetic. They usually look fake. Porcelain Veneers can be made for crooked teeth without Invisalign as long as they are not too crooked. The teeth will be prepped to get them into better alignment. I am a very experienced cosmetic dentist located in Manhattan. You can visit my website:GramercyDenetalArts.com. Feel free to contact me if you would like a complimentary consultation (212)477-1647