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Visitor asks:

Hello!
Because of a smaller jaw, my two upper central incisors are crooked and turned inward in the middle. I have noticed that quite a few people have teeth growing like this. Years ago, during an examination, I was told that an orthodontic appliance could only be fitted if two teeth (the second premolars or first molars) were removed first, creating the necessary space... I did not choose that option, so I am asking whether the two central incisors (they are completely healthy) could be aesthetically corrected with veneers, because I really want to have a beautiful smile.
Kind regards!
Katja

Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:

Dear Sir/Madam!

The best solution is to place the teeth in the correct position (with an orthodontic appliance). A lack of space in the jaw can be compensated for in different ways: expansion of the jaw, slight narrowing of the dental crowns, extraction of premolars... After analysing the models and an X-ray, an orthodontic specialist can choose the best solution. If the listed solutions are still incompatible with the logic of how radical the procedures are, we can of course also consider other solutions (veneers and thus reshaping the dental crown, fabrication of a complete dental crown...). This procedure is not entirely non-radical either, since it also requires a certain degree of invasion into the hard dental tissues. I hope I have at least managed to broaden your view of how decisions about individual procedures are made and thus also justify the lack of a clear-cut answer.

Have a nice day!

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