Invisalign vs. Veneers
I'm 32, interested in either Invisalign + whitening or veneers, I'm not really sure until I visit an office to see which option is best for me. However, I've never had my wisdom teeth taken out and I can feel them trying to poke their way through on the bottom (no issues with the top widsom teeth.) It's painful for a few days and then goes away. Do I have to have these taken out prior to getting any type of smile makeover?
Questions Answered by Leading Local Doctors
The biggest determining factor in planning the removal of the lower wisdom teeth is your level of discomfort. Decay and discomfort are always treated first, for obvious reasons, plus if you are reporting “pain” then the potential for a localized infection is present.
If Invisalign + whitening or veneers are possible treatment options for you, then you can still start the Smile Makeover Consultation process to see exactly what your options are. At this time I would be able to give you a better idea of urgency for the removal of the lower wisdom teeth in relation to your esthetic treatment plan options.
