What options do I have for correcting opaque veneers? (Photo)

I completely understand how discouraging that can feel — when your smile doesn’t look natural, it can really affect confidence. Unfortunately, once multiple crowns and veneers have been placed, there’s only so much that can be done to “revise” them without starting fresh.

If people are noticing that your teeth look “fake,” it usually means the proportions, color layering, or translucency were not designed to harmonize with your face and natural teeth. Minor adjustments or polishing won’t fully correct that.

In most cases like yours, the most reliable way to achieve a beautiful, natural result is to redesign the entire set, ideally through digital smile design, detailed shade analysis, and collaboration with a high-end cosmetic lab. While it’s an investment, a properly crafted new set of veneers and crowns can look completely natural and last many years.

Great question. Most patients focus on whiteness and opacity when it comes to dental restorations. However, what is really standing out to people (even though they aren't realizing it) is the ANATOMY of these restorations. Overall, these restorations are a bit bulky and rounded. They lack the natural shape and outlines that is most desirable. Your restorations almost appear to be "no-prep" or "minimal prep", meaning the doctor did not (or was requested not to) "shave" the teeth sufficiently to create the required space for ceramic. Without adequate preparation, it is almost impossible to achieve natural teeth anatomy, and thus, a bulky and fake result occurs. So in summary, the opacity of these restorations are not what is drawing peoples attention (even though many will say it)!