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A smile really impacts someone’s confidence because if someone’s holding back their smile, they’re holding back the way they feel about themselves. Smiling has to do with confidence and it has to do with self-esteem. So, when we’re able to improve someone’s smile, we’re able to impact their self-esteem and confidence. FAQ

Patients should start by looking closely at a dentist’s work. That means checking their before-and-after photos, what they share on social media, and reading reviews about other patients’ experiences. It’s also helpful to ask around your community. If you admire someone’s smile, don’t hesitate to ask where they had their work done. Word-of-mouth referrals are […]

Cosmetic dentistry is completely intertwined with overall dental health. The healthier your teeth and gums are, the better your smile will look and the longer your results will last. Oral health is really the foundation for cosmetic dentistry. There’s no reason to invest in a beautiful smile makeover if the teeth and gums underneath aren’t […]

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 […]

Smile design is one of the things that truly sets cosmetic dentistry apart. To me, smile design is customized and individualized for each patient.When patients come to our office, they usually have a smile they’re not happy with. It’s our job to show them the improvements or possibilities we can achieve through veneers or other […]

Prepless porcelain veneers are similar to no prep porcelain veneers in that they do not require major shaving to the teeth. Prepless means that they require the slightest bit of contouring, shaping, or buffing of certain teeth prior to getting the veneers. For example, in this situation, the upper left canine was sticking out, so […]

Small teeth, teeth with gaps or spaces between them, or teeth that could benefit from extra volume could benefit from veneers. The veneers would be used in order to close gaps and spaces and improve the size, shape, fullness, and color of the teeth

No prep veneers are porcelain veneers that require no shaving to the teeth. Smaller teeth, straight teeth, teeth that are gaped, teeth that are set back, or teeth that can benefit from volume being added to the teeth could benefit from no prep veneers. Teeth that also need to be longer and fuller can be […]

Veneers are used to improve the appearance, size, color, symmetry, straightness, and fullness of the smile. When getting veneers, the cosmetic dentist may recommend doing an average of eight to ten of the upper teeth to improve the smile. Porcelain veneers are custom thin shells of porcelain that are made by a lab ceramist. They […]

Porcelain veneers can be used to give someone a brighter and whiter smile. Since porcelain veneers are stain resistant, they can be used to permanently whiten the teeth and the smile. To maintain the veneers, you take care of them just like your natural teeth by brushing and flossing. But you no longer have to […]