Can Veneers Help Reverse the Effects from Extractions During Orthodontic Treatment?

Question

I recently completed orthodontic treatment for crowding/crossbite. During treatment, they extracted 2 upper premolars. The plan was to do this & continue with jaw surgery. I moved and saw a new ortho who thought the extractions were a mistake and I didn't need surgery. I already had a small smile and the extractions affected my face. My smile is narrow, my upper lip droops into a downward "V", and I have developed under-eye bags from the lack of arch support.Can veneers help with reversing this?

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

From the after picture that you provided it is difficult for me to tell you whether you should have porcelain veneers to widen your smile. What I can tell you is that in general veneers are used to correct narrow smiles where permanent teeth have been extracted. They can be made to fill out the "dark lines" that are evident in narrow smiles giving the patient a much fuller smile. I would suggest for you to see a dentist with extensive training in cosmetic dentistry and see if they feel porcelain veneers would be a wise treatment for you. Good luck.

Jerry M. Strauss, DMD · Answer

Tough to evaluate a situation based on 2 photos but certainly looks like your smile can be helped with veneers. They can solve a lot of problems. Be careful of surgery for this problem-may not be the best route to take.

Mitchell A. Josephs, DDS · Answer

You bet. Veneers can help build out your teeth towards the lips, rolling the lips out more. Addtional fillers and Botox that many dentist are now doing can enhance your smile.

Susan Goode Estep, DMD · Answer

No-Prep Veneers used to get a bad rap for being bulky and fake-looking...but with the latest technology, no-prep veneers (ike DURAthins) are an excellent treatment solution for you (and many others who had extractions with orthodontics). When you have extractions with braces, the smile gets pulled in and back - resulting in a collapsed smile and thin lips. We can broaden the smile (and plump your lips) using no-prep veneers. If you want, you can e-mail me your photos (susanestep@gmail.com) and I'll do a consultation over e-mail to discuss your specific options.

Christian Yaste, DDS · Answer

Yes! Dental Veneers can bring out your smile and make your smile look more "Hollywood".  Many people with narrow arches/smiles have the same concerns you do.  Often times a conservative type of veneer like a "lumineer" can be used to create the look you are after.  By adding volume to the fronts of your teeth it changes the way the angles look so the teeth appear more "straight".  And at the same time it pushes out, if you will, the soft tissues, creating more support.  Some cosmetic dentists refer to this as a dental facelift.  It appearst that you are a great candidate from your pictures.  I would encourage you to look around the site at pictures of people that have had veneers. 

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Can Veneers Help Reverse the Effects from Extractions During Orthodontic Treatment?

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