Best cosmetic solution? Bonding, Veneers, or Crowns?
edges of my teeth aren’t straight let me try to explain the part of your teeth that pierces the food isn’t straight.
I smile and my top teeth rests on my lower lip, you can’t see it. However, if I do a big “teethy” grin you can see that they aren’t straight.
bonding help this? I know veneers and crowns would work b/c it’ll just shave down my teeth and give me a whole new set but is that necc when I just want my teeth smoothed out? I have Aetna dental insurance don’t want to spend a fortune, but I do want an EXCELLENT, straight, white smile for my wedding (which isn’t for another yr btw). Serious answers only plz. HELP!! Thanx
September 29th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
First off.if you are concerned about the incisal edge or the part of your teeth that pierces the food not being straight that can sometimes easily be corrected by simply smoothing off the uneven portions.
front teeth first erupt they have three “mamelons” by the edges that generally flatten shortly after. Sometimes they don't flatten (this happened to me) and your dentist can smooth the uneven portions. I attached a website that has picture of these so you can see if this is what you are describing. Depending on how crooked your teeth are Lumineers or bonding may be great options. Vaneers and crowns remove tooth structure and with your age I would not recommend it. I would preserve your natural teeth as long as possible.
insurance does not cover “cosmetic” treatment. Sometimes if you have bonding done they will pay but that is on rare occasion. I would check out the websites I've included and then set up a few consultations with the dentists in your area or of choice. Lumineers are not offered in every dental office so I would search their website for one near you.
luck and congratulations on the wedding plans!