The prospect of getting a new smile is incredibly exciting for any patient who pursues a smile makeover. When the results are less than incredible, however, that joy deteriorates immediately. This scenario is exactly what patient Angel W. experienced before she found Dr. Michael J. Wei, the NYC cosmetic dentist who transformed the faulty dentistry she received and delivered the perfect smile she’s always wanted.
The Reasons for Angel’s Smile Makeover
“Angel never liked her smile and was always embarrassed to smile,” says Dr. Wei. “She didn’t like her porcelain veneers done by another dentist in Taiwan four years ago.” After living with the discomfort of a problematic smile for too long, Angel spent one year doing careful research and decided that Dr. Wei was the best cosmetic dentist to fix the problems she had with her smile.
Dr. Wei’s careful examination of her teeth and thoughtful discussions about her smile goals led to the selection of the best procedures to change her smile for natural-looking, flawless teeth.
Cosmetic Dentistry for Angel’s Smile Makeover
There were several elements in Angel’s smile that needed to be corrected. With the right cosmetic dentistry treatments, it was possible for Dr. Wei to address everything with just a few procedures.
- The problems: Cavities, discolored enamel, misalignment, faulty porcelain veneers, uneven smile, teeth not proportional, a chipped tooth, open margins around the gumline.
- The solutions: Porcelain veneers, tooth-colored fillings, customized smile makeover.
“Angel felt that I was the best person to do the job,” says Dr. Wei. “She wanted longer, whiter, and brighter teeth to fix her smile.” He replaced eight upper and eight lower porcelain veneers to build out her smile. Her veneers are now bright white, but not so bright that they look fake. Her tooth-colored fillings correct decay and blend right into her veneers in color. The smile makeover elements are designed to work together to rebuild beautiful, healthy teeth.
Angel’s teeth and confidence have been rejuvenated and her tooth function and dental health have been restored. She loves her new, beautiful, dazzling smile and is proud to show it off.
When Smile Imperfections Are Unacceptable
Sometimes, a tiny chip in a tooth or slight misalignment are quirky traits that people choose to embrace. They are fine with a minorly flawed smile. Unfortunately, there are some cases when imperfection isn’t cute and is instead problematic for a person’s oral health.
In Angel’s case, her faulty veneers were starting to lead to serious dental breakdown. Not only was her smile flawed in appearance, it was problematic in overall wellness. Dr. Wei’s expertise addresses a patient’s desire for beautiful teeth while also ensuring that they are healthy, strong, and fully functional.
Get a Customized Smile Makeover
If you want a customized smile makeover like Angel, request a free video consult with Dr. Michael J. Wei or schedule an in-person consultation at his Midtown office. Need more inspiration before you make any decisions? Visit him on Instagram @DrMikeWei or look through the online Smile Gallery that features stunning before-and-after photos of happy patients.
