Best cosmetic solution? - Bonding, Veneers, or Crowns?

Hello All!





I'm 24 and I don't have any dental/health issues (gingivities, etc), but I would like to improve my smile. I'm not missing any teeth %26amp; my teeth or fairly straight... however, my smile can be improved. The edges of my teeth aren't straight - let me try to explain - the part of your teeth that pierces the food isn't straight. When 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.





Could 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 %26amp; 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

Best cosmetic solution? - Bonding, Veneers, or Crowns?
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. When 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. Dental 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. Good luck and congratulations on the wedding plans!