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$622/month
144 payments at 9.99% APR, on approved credit.
Total: $52,000 for twenty-two porcelain veneers with bite correction.
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Treatment Plan by Dr. Mehdizadeh
- Comprehensive bite analysis and occlusal correction
- 12 upper porcelain veneers with lengthened, proportional design
- 10 lower porcelain veneers to complete full mouth rehabilitation
- High-texture surface design to offset bright shade selection
- Masculine, angular tooth forms with controlled width-to-length ratios
Designing a Bright Smile That Still Looks Natural
This young man wanted a dramatically brighter smile—something that would stand out without requiring the constant maintenance of whitening treatments. An extremely white smile without proper design looks artificial, oversized, and immediately reads as “dental work.” The challenge was achieving the shade he wanted while keeping the overall appearance masculine, proportional, and believable.
His existing teeth presented several compounding issues. Low tooth display meant his smile didn’t reveal enough enamel, making him appear older and less expressive. Crowding had pushed teeth out of alignment, creating irregular contours. Years of wear had shortened the biting edges, further reducing the visibility of his teeth when he smiled. These are functional and structural concerns as well as cosmetic ones, and they affect long-term dental health.
“Bright doesn’t have to mean obvious. Texture is the difference between a white smile and a white smile that looks real.”
The Texture Strategy
Very bright veneers without surface texture look like Chiclets: flat, monochromatic and immediately artificial. Surface texture is what makes a bright shade work.
The Design Challenge
Deliver a dramatically bright smile that reads as natural and masculine—not as obviously cosmetic dental work. Correct crowding, wear, and low tooth display simultaneously while establishing a stable bite for long-term durability.
Our ceramist added high texture to every restoration. Texture creates micro-variations in how light reflects off the tooth surface: instead of returning light in one flat, uniform bounce, textured porcelain scatters light the way natural enamel does. This produces depth and dimension that makes even a very bright shade appear organic. The texture also makes the teeth appear more slender and less bulky—a critical detail when adding length and reshaping the entire smile.
Correcting Low Tooth Display
Low tooth display is one of the most common concerns men bring to a cosmetic consultation, even if they can’t articulate it by name. They describe it as “my teeth don’t show when I smile” or “I look like I’m hiding my teeth.” The fix involves lengthening the visible portion of the teeth while maintaining proportional width-to-length ratios. If we simply make the teeth longer without adjusting width, the result looks narrow and disproportionate; if we make them wider to compensate, they look bulky.
Dr. Mehdizadeh designed twelve upper and 10 lower porcelain veneers to address every dimension at once. He lengthened the teeth to improve display and controlled the width so each tooth kept a natural ratio to its neighbors. The central incisors set the standard, and the laterals, canines, and premolars follow in a proportional cascade.
Bite Correction for Longevity
Crowding and wear don’t happen randomly: they result from how teeth contact each other during function. Placing 22 veneers without correcting the underlying occlusal issues would have built the result on a faulty foundation.
Dr. Mehdizadeh corrected the bite as part of the veneer design, so that forces spread evenly across all teeth during chewing, speaking, and resting. Veneers placed into a corrected bite experience far less stress and have significantly longer lifespans than those placed without occlusal consideration.
- Teeth lengthened to increase smile display without appearing disproportionate
- High surface texture added to every restoration for natural light interaction
- Bright shade selected that avoids the flat, artificial look of untextured white porcelain
- Angular, masculine forms designed to complement facial structure
- Bite corrected to protect the restorations long-term
- Upper and lower arches treated together for full-mouth harmony
The Result
Treatment took six weeks from consultation to completion. His smile now reveals dramatically brighter, longer teeth with the texture and dimension of natural enamel. The crowding is gone, the wear no longer shows, and the bite is stable. Most importantly, the brightness he wanted doesn’t announce itself as dental work—it simply looks like he has great teeth.
“Texture is what separates a bright smile from a fake one.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Full Mouth Veneers
What is low tooth display and how is it fixed?
Low tooth display means the teeth don’t show enough when smiling, often making the smile appear aged or closed off. We correct it by lengthening the visible portion of the teeth with porcelain veneers while maintaining proper width-to-length proportions so the result looks natural rather than elongated.
Can veneers be made very bright without looking fake?
Yes, but it requires deliberate design. Our ceramist adds high surface texture to the porcelain to scatter light the way natural enamel does, creating depth and dimension even at very bright shades. Without texture, bright veneers appear flat and monochromatic—the classic “Chiclet” look. Texture is what makes a bright smile look real.
Why were both upper and lower teeth treated?
Treating only the upper arch creates a mismatch in color, size, and shape between upper and lower teeth that becomes immediately noticeable. Full mouth treatment with 22 veneers brings both arches into harmony in shade, proportion, and form for a cohesive result.
Why is bite correction included with veneers?
Crowding and wear come from how teeth contact each other during function. Placing veneers without correcting the bite means the same forces that caused the original damage will stress the new restorations. Bite correction distributes forces evenly, protecting the veneers and significantly extending their lifespan.
How long does full mouth veneer treatment take?
This case took approximately 6 weeks from initial consultation to final placement. Our laboratory spends most of that time fabricating the custom porcelain restorations. Chair time involves several appointments for preparation, try-in, and final bonding.
How much do 22 porcelain veneers cost?
This case was $52,000, covering twenty-two porcelain veneers with bite correction. $622/month: 144 payments at 9.99% APR, on approved credit.
Will bright veneers require whitening maintenance?
No. Porcelain does not stain or discolor the way natural enamel does. The shade chosen at placement holds over time. This was a primary goal for this patient—a bright smile without the ongoing commitment of whitening treatments.
What makes a veneer design look masculine?
Masculine veneer design features more angular, squared-off tooth forms with less rounded edges, slightly more surface texture, reduced translucency at the biting edges, and broader proportions. These subtle design choices create a smile that reads as strong and natural rather than delicate or cosmetically obvious.
How long do porcelain veneers last?
High-quality porcelain veneers typically last 15–20 years or longer with proper care. Longevity depends on material quality, precision of placement, bite stability, and patient maintenance including regular dental visits and avoiding habits that stress the restorations.
Does correcting crowding with veneers require orthodontics first?
Not always. We can often correct mild to moderate crowding with veneers alone by reshaping the tooth surfaces to create the appearance of alignment. Severe crowding may benefit from orthodontic treatment before veneer placement to establish proper tooth positions. The decision depends on the degree of crowding and the patient’s overall treatment goals.
