What if I hate my veneers? It is one of the most honest questions a patient can ask me.
Most patients come in fearful of changing something they’ve known about themselves their entire life. That is a very real fear, and it makes sense to me.
I’m not going to lie to you
That risk exists in any aesthetic thing you do. You get filler, and it can migrate. You get a facelift, and when it heals a year later, you might not like the way it looks.
What makes my process different is what happens before anything is permanent.
The temporary phase is the blueprint
Your temporaries are my sketch of what I think you should have. They are the medium for us to communicate: the way I show you my vision, and the way you give me feedback.
You live in them for two to three weeks, in your own mirror, with your own face. The next day, once you are no longer numb, we review them together, and I adjust until you sign off. Only then do the records go to our in-house lab, so the porcelain is a copy of a smile you already approved.
Why trust is part of it
After doing this the same way for over a decade, I understand which facial types call for which tooth shapes. If you’re choosing me, it’s because you believe in my vision and my eye to guide you to what will look best on you.
And if the honest answer for you is not veneers, I’ll tell you why.
You can see how the sketch becomes porcelain in my before and after smile transformations. For the full picture of how I plan a smile, read my guide to porcelain veneers in Beverly Hills. I’m based in Los Angeles and take one trip a month to our New York office.
Continue reading: Before and after smile transformations: what the photos don't show · Who actually makes your veneers
Common questions
What if I don’t like my veneers?
That is why the temporary phase exists. You live in a real preview first, and nothing goes to the lab until you sign off.
Can I change my temporaries?
Yes. Changes are discussed with me in the office, so the final porcelain matches what we agreed on.
What if my new smile feels strange at first?
It can feel foreign for a while. Your gums need time to heal and settle, and our hygienist sees you a few days after insert day.
This article is general information only and not a substitute for a personal exam and treatment plan from your own dentist.
Cosmetic dentist at Apa Aesthetic in Beverly Hills and New York since 2015. NYU College of Dentistry. Founder and Chief Education Officer of Stribe, where she has trained more than 1,000 dentists.
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