Many people in Manhattan have porcelain veneers, but not everyone has natural-looking veneers that enhance their appearance and make them look healthier and younger. Choose a cosmetic dentist who specializes in veneers and delivers smile makeovers that deliberately include the following characteristics.
1. Veneers Blend Into the Gums
When you smile big, your teeth should look amazing from top to bottom, and carefully crafted veneers do just that. A telltale sign of poorly done veneers (or porcelain crowns) are dark lines around the gumline. This is an indication of improper fit or old veneers that have been compromised by gum recession. On the flip side, if you have excess gum tissue and want to eliminate it, laser gum lift will do just that and make room for longer veneers and a bigger smile.
2. Teeth Fill Your Mouth
One of the biggest indicators of poorly done veneers is when only some teeth look amazing. When patients only get four or six veneers and their mouth is large, there can be a noticeable gap between cosmetically enhanced teeth and natural teeth. Done right, veneers fill your mouth so there are no dark spaces and no teeth that are too small or hidden behind others. If your NYC cosmetic dentist recommends eight to 12 veneers for a full smile, take their advice.
3. Teeth Aren’t Super White or Dull
One of the goals of getting veneers is to achieve stain-resistant, white teeth. No matter what kind of veneers you get, they will be white. What’s important, though, is to select a shade of white that is natural. Bright, blinding white veneers that are opaque scream fake, and if you’re aiming to upgrade your smile discreetly but impactfully, a less obvious color change is the smart choice, along with veneers that are just the right translucency.
4. Each Veneer Is Unique
Prepless veneers are handcrafted by talented dental artists, including your cosmetic dentist. The work begins with the examination of your smile, face shape, and natural teeth so the design can be created to complement you in every way. Well-done veneers are not identical. Each veneer has its own unique shape, size, length, and coloring. They will blend so flawlessly it will be nearly impossible to notice the difference. The goal, above all, is to make a smile look natural – and natural isn’t about teeth that are identical but teeth that work together.
5. Are They Real or Aren’t They?
Ever find yourself looking at someone’s white, straight, seemingly flawless smile and wondering if they got lucky in the DNA pool? This might be the case but, chances are, they are the recipient of an excellent set of no-prep veneers. Done well, veneers have people questioning whether you had orthodontics and teeth whitening. Only you need to know what kind of cosmetic dentistry is behind your perfect smile.
If you want teeth that are beautiful, strong, white, straight, and completely uniquely yours, schedule an in-person consultation with Dr. Michael J. Wei at his office in Midtown to discuss prepless veneers and other types of cosmetic dentistry.
