Upper jaw, tooth No.8 has the veneer (looks kinda obvious). I don't think it looks bad per se, but it does look and feel unnatural in my opinion. The outside edge next to my lateral has this odd... shape to it. It's kind of concave I think? And it's a little too opaque, but that's less of a concern for me.
What do you think? Is this normal for a veneer? If this were your tooth, would you have it corrected?
People see the “after” photo and think the story ends there. It doesn’t.
What rarely gets discussed is how often healthy teeth enhancements backfire long term. The replacement costs. The added thickness. The loss of the tiny imperfections and natural character that made the original smile unique in the first place.
The top smile had individuality. Natural translucency. Different shapes and spacing that matched the person’s face. The bottom looks brighter and more uniform, but also bulkier and flatter. More “perfect,” yet less human.
And the hardest part? Veneers are not a one time decision. Many patients with healthy teeth do not realize the real commitment until replacement time comes years later. Margins wear down. Gums change. Veneers chip or fracture. Then you are locked into replacing them again and again, often at massive cost.
Dentistry should preserve healthy enamel whenever possible, not standardize every smile into the same template.
Natural teeth with character are becoming rare, and honestly, that is the real luxury now.