While there are features or characteristics people can learn to live with, an imperfect smile is difficult to hide. Hillary never liked her smile. She was always embarrassed to reveal her teeth and when she got porcelain veneers from another dentist, she thought her smile would be transformed. It was – but not in a way that made her happy. Then she found Dr. Michael J. Wei and the idea of a true smile makeover became a reality.
Perfecting the Imperfect Smile
Hillary experienced an unsuccessful first smile makeover. She didn’t like the veneers she got from another dentist and researched for six months to decide on the best doctor to fix her problems. “She found me and felt that I was the best person to do the job. She wanted me to replace the veneers she had with better porcelain veneers,” says Dr. Wei. “I gave her a gorgeous, whiter, and brighter smile with 12 porcelain veneers.”
Porcelain veneers are super-strong shields that are placed over each tooth to build a smile out, down, and back – whichever direction it needs to go. Each veneer is customized to the patient in size, shape, length, width, translucency, and color. Choosing the right cosmetic dentist to carry out this task is the most important decision in the process. You want an artist and a perfectionist who can deliver a true masterpiece. Dr. Wei did that for Hillary.
The Thing About a Smile
Smiles have power. Whether you bestow a smile on someone or don’t, whether that smile is attractive or unappealing – all the elements matter when it comes to how you feel about yourself and how others react to you. It’s easy to see happiness and confidence in Hillary’s “after” photo. Her smile transformation is phenomenal for how it made her look but also how it made her feel.
“Hillary wanted a beautiful new smile so that she could regain her confidence both professionally and personally,” says Dr. Wei. “Her new smile is now wider, brighter, more balanced, and is definitely a confidence booster. She loves her new, beautiful, dazzling smile and is proud to show it off.”
Trust Your NYC Cosmetic Dentist
Taking the step to get cosmetic dentistry is a big decision and it’s usually incredibly rewarding. Hillary’s journey led her to Dr. Wei and the smile that makes her truly happy. Don’t let fear hold you back from achieving the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. “I am so glad that I was able to help Hillary with her smile and that she put her trust in me,” says Dr. Wei.
Start your journey with an in-person consultation at Dr. Wei’s Midtown office, or submit a Virtual Smile submission to get a personalized video response. Visit Dr. Wei’s smile gallery to see even more stunning before-and-after photos of satisfied patients or see his work on Instagram @DrMikeWei.
