I have several friends who have had work done on their teeth. Some of them look gorgeous and natural, while others look a little like they have horse teeth or just obviously fake. How can I avoid the latter?

Sylvia S. – Florida

Sylvia,

There is nothing worse than spending a fortune on cosmetic dentistry and then being horrified by the results.  I have seen the horse teeth you are talking about. Many of them are from cases using Lumineers. Dentists without a lot of experience just jump on the no-prep background withoug realizing that it only works well for some cases.

The best thing you can do when looking to have a smile makeover is to pick the right dentist. Someone with real expertise in cosmetic dentistry can give you a gorgeous smile. The trick is picking someone with both technical skill as well as artistry.

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