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Help, Do my Veneers Look Fake? ( photo)

Im a 22 year old girl and I recently got veneers on my upper teeth done. I feel like they look really bulky and fake. The doctor told me its because im still not used to them, but I really need another opinion. Do they look fake or is it that im just not used to them yet. Ive attached two pictures. Thanks in advance for your reply.

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10 Doctor Answers | Asked by nana1111 in Tyre, 02

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Help,for your veneers and smile

I am taking a more positive approach than my colleagues have with my answer to your question. If I were you, I would have my lower teeth whitened to match your new veneers and possibly place one veneer on #24, your front tooth which would make for a very nice smile. Your doctor either used non prep veneers or was conservative and did not drill away a ton of your tooth structure. That is why you are feeling larger and thicker teeth than before. If they are non prep... more

Can Veneers Look Natural

I take it that you are not happy with your veneers or you would not have been writing to Real Self. If you are not pleased, you should definitely talk to your dentist about this and discuss what options can be done to meet your expectations. Good luck.

Do my veneers look fake

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You have veneers done and its sounds like your expectations have not been met. Making esthetic looking veneers is an art by itself. The dentist needs to select a qualified laboratory to do the ceramics in order to make great looking veneers. If you are not happy then speak with your dentist about the options you have. I wish you luck in making your decision.

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The big issue is that your expectations haven't been met. In some parts of the country a less than natural look is what people want. The lab that fabricates the veneers is one of the most important considerations when wanting natural looking veneers. Look at your current dentist's other before and afters. Do they look natural. If not, you are facing a very difficult conversation and decision. Dr. Sue Wendling

Veneers, are they fake?

The most important part of the process of doing any aesthetic work is to listen to the patient's needs. it seems you are very unhappy , and you need to be happy. Your smile is, without question, one of your most important attributes. A winning, bright, white, straight smile can provide you with endless amounts of confidence. Studies have shown that people with pleasant smiles are more likely to get ahead in the business world, and feeling confident is always a plus when it comes to... more

Do my Veneers Look Fake?

It's hard to make invisible, natural porcelain veneers. It takes, skill, artistry, an amazing lab and good communication throughout the process.. There are two important answers to "Do my veneers look fake?" One- what do YOU think? I've had patients leave Denver, then move back years later. One came in with the hugest veneers I have ever seen. He loved them and thought they looked great. So if you like them, and you feel happy and love to smile, nothing else matters... more

Fake looking veneers lack translucency and anatomy

In my opinion your veneers do look a bit fake. They look very blocky, bulky and opaque. It would take to long to explain all the variables with esthetic veneers but in general to make natural looking but beautiful veneers you need to have adequate space (this may mean some tooth reduction), and a great lab technician. Also, you need a pre-op wax up that will show both you and the dentist what the teeth will look like before you begin. Also, it is more difficult to get great... more

Bulky Looking Porcelain Veneers

Thank you for your question and photos. From what I see, your veneers have the classic chicklet look. Natural front teeth have a flatter profile on the middle four teeth, with a more rounded profile going towards the rear teeth. Were these No Preparation style veneers? If no enamel was removed before your final impressions, teeth will often times look over contoured. Porcelain veneers require an artistic eye and a smile design to achieve a realistic result.... more

Fake Looking Veneers

Although the quality of the photos is not so great, YES, to me they do look "fake". Whenever doing any cosmetic work, you should always seek out a highly trained and skilled cosmetic dentist. Look at the dentist's before and after photos of other patients with similar issues to yours. Any dentist can do a porcelain veneer, but the proper preparation of the teeth, the trial temporary veneers, the quality of the ceramic laboratory used all play a major factor in natural looking... more

Porcelain veneers for anterior teeth

Thank you for your inquiry! Even the quality of pictures can be better it is obvious that your anterior veneers could be looking more aesthetic. The quality of veneers usually depends on doctors philosophy, initial situation etc. So, before getting aesthetic dental work done it is important to ask the dentist to show the photos with the cases before and after. Any dentist can do porcelain veneers, but only few can make them look natural. There is the difference between "good"... more

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