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Hollywood’s biggest secret to a beautiful smile, veneers are a super popular option for smile transformation and restoration. And if you’re considering taking the next step toward a porcelain smile upgrade, you’ll want to see what’s possible. See smiles brighten, whiten and grow more even in these before-and-after photos.
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What to Know About Veneers
“Porcelain veneers are one of the most transformative treatments in cosmetic dentistry, offering a powerful boost to self-confidence without the need for surgery,” says New York cosmetic dentist Husam Almunajed, DMD. “Veneers offer more than just a beautiful smile; they unlock a new level of confidence and emotional freedom. They can dramatically enhance the appearance of one’s smile, allowing them to speak, laugh and express themself freely—without hesitation or self-consciousness.”
There are a few different approaches to veneers, traditional (where the tooth is prepped by shaving down a minute layer of enamel to fit the bonded veneer) and no-prep (where the veneer is thin enough to not require any shaving of the tooth structure.)
“If you have misaligned teeth or naturally large or bulky teeth, it may not be possible to treat you with no-prep veneers. Some trimming and preparation would be required to make your smile look its best,” says Houston cosmetic dentist, Guy M. Lewis, DDS. “If there are dark stains on the teeth, the thin porcelain may not adequately conceal the discoloration completely.”
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It takes a lot of detail to create the best veneers to fit your face.
“Great veneers are indistinguishable from natural teeth,” explains Dr. Almunajed. “The best veneers are designed to harmonize with the patient’s unique facial proportions, lip movement and even skin tone. We even take into account the whites of the patient’s eyes to get the most natural look. Details are always emphasized that mimic natural teeth through the translucency, texture and subtle variations of natural enamel. These higher level porcelain veneers are hand crafted by skilled ceramists using advanced layering techniques for depth and realism that involves many shades of white, as well as having the correct light and reflective properties of teeth.”
And whether you’re a good candidate for minimal or no-prep veneers, a great cosmetic dentist will always be as conservative with your tooth structure as possible. “We’re always going to look at prep-less veneers as a first option,” says Los Altos, CA cosmetic dentist Joseph Field, DDS. “And if they’re not a good candidate, and traditional veneers are an option, a good cosmetic dentist is never going to sacrifice more tooth structure than is absolutely necessary to fit the veneer properly.”
Veneers Before-and-After Photos
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