Some of the biggest trends I’m seeing in cosmetic dentistry right now are overcorrections and revisions. Coming out of the pandemic, especially in the early 2020s, a lot of people were going for very bright and very unnatural looks with their veneers. We were seeing a lot of square shapes, boxing, and over-the-top, almost artificial-looking smiles. Now, I feel like we’re seeing an overcorrection. A shift back toward revision cases where people are having their veneers redone to improve the style of their smile and make it look more natural. The pendulum kind of swung to a more unnatural look, and now it’s swinging back toward something softer, more organic, and more natural for each person’s face.
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Some of the biggest trends I’m seeing in cosmetic dentistry right now are overcorrections and revisions. Coming out of the pandemic, especially in the early 2020s, a lot of people were going for very bright and very unnatural looks with their veneers. We were seeing a lot of square shapes, boxing, and over-the-top, almost artificial-looking smiles.
Now, I feel like we’re seeing an overcorrection. A shift back toward revision cases where people are having their veneers redone to improve the style of their smile and make it look more natural. The pendulum kind of swung to a more unnatural look, and now it’s swinging back toward something softer, more organic, and more natural for each person’s face.
Yes, no-prep and prepless veneers are definitely becoming more popular. People want to look
good and have a better smile, but they’re also becoming more aware of minimally invasive and
conservative treatment options.
As a result, more patients are opting for or at least asking about procedures like no-prep and
prepless veneers. These approaches appeal to people who want to enhance their smile while
preserving as much of their natural tooth structure as possible.
I try to help each patient avoid fads and focus on timeless beauty by talking to them about their smile. Specifically, about a time in their life when they really loved their smile. Our goal is to figure out how to transform their current smile into that version they felt confident with.
There are always trends, like going super bright or having very boxy teeth, but those don’t always fit the facial esthetics of the person. When something doesn’t match their features, it looks off and we’ve all seen that.
We focus on creating smiles that look natural and timeless. Veneers typically last 10 to 15 years
or longer, so if someone in their 30s gets veneers, we have to consider how that smile will look
when they’re in their mid-40s.
That’s something I always discuss with patients, the color, the shape, the design, because the
smile needs to look good not just today, but 10 or 15 years from now too. So we don’t chase
trends; we aim for ageless, timeless beauty.
A smile makeover ties into overall beauty and self-care because improving someone’s smile is part of helping them feel good about themselves. It’s similar to how someone might take care of their skin to make it clearer or more radiant.
When we perfect a smile by making it whiter, straighter, or more balanced, it’s another form of self-care. There’s been a rise in wellness and self-care, and that mindset has definitely translated into dentistry. People want to present their best selves and take better care of themselves overall.
When someone has a smile that looks healthy, clean, white, and natural, it naturally makes them look like they take great care of themselves. Friends come and go. But your natural confidence never goes out of style. So when it comes to beauty trends, they come and go, but a natural, timeless style does not.