How to fix space/shadowing between veneers? (Photos)

I completely understand your frustration, especially when your temporaries actually looked better than your final veneers.

That shadowing or darkness you’re noticing between your veneers is usually the result of technical or design issues, such as:

Inadequate tooth preparation that doesn’t properly wrap around the sides of the teeth, leaving visible natural tooth structure or gaps that catch light differently.

Spaces or contouring problems between veneers, creating dark “triangles.”

Veneer thickness, opacity, or cement shade that fails to mask underlying color evenly.

The reason your temporaries looked more natural is that they were likely made as one connected unit, which can mask spacing and light reflection. Once the finals were made individually, any lack of wrap-around or contouring became much more noticeable.

In most cases, the only true fix is to redesign and replace the veneers with proper preparation and contouring. A highly skilled cosmetic dentist and ceramist can eliminate the shadows and create seamless transitions between your teeth. It’s definitely worth getting a second opinion from a dentist who specializes in aesthetic smile design — you don’t have to settle for a result that doesn’t make you confident.