Last Updated: October 2026
What this case cost
$502/month
144 payments at 9.99% APR, on approved credit.
Total: $42,000 for twenty porcelain veneers and onlays across both arches.
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Treatment Plan by Dr. Mehdizadeh
- Smile design
- Gum lift
- Upper and lower temporary veneers, revised to preference
- Permanent porcelain veneers and onlays
The Patient's Journey
After braces, this patient's teeth were straight - but she still wasn't happy. The teeth were discolored, the smile looked asymmetric, small spaces remained, and the teeth flared outward. Alignment had done its job; the shape, color, and proportion of the teeth had not been addressed.
Straight is not the same as finished. Orthodontics moves teeth - it doesn't change their shape, their shade, or how they flare.
Understanding the Challenge
Her remaining problems were about the teeth themselves. Their shape created uneven gaps that straightening couldn't close, and they flared outward, which reads as bulky. Simply veneering over them would have added to the bulk. The answer was to reset the proportions - lengthen the teeth, fill the spaces at the base, and flatten the outward flare - while keeping everything natural.
Initial Findings
Post-orthodontic alignment with residual esthetic concerns; discoloration; asymmetry; small spaces from tooth shape; outward flaring.
The Treatment Sequence
We designed the smile around her facial features and performed a gum lift to lengthen the teeth upward. The veneers were then designed to widen the teeth near the base - filling the open spaces - while flattening the front surface to correct the flare and eliminate bulk. She test-drove temporary veneers and we revised them to her preferences, then delivered permanent porcelain veneers and onlays in a shade she chose herself.
The Result
A brighter, fuller smile with even proportions and edges that line up - fuller where it was open, flatter where it flared, and never overdone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Veneers After Braces
Why do I still not like my smile after braces?
Braces align teeth but don't change their shape, color, or proportions. If those are the issue, veneers address what orthodontics can't.
Can veneers fix flared teeth?
Yes - the veneer design can flatten the outward flare and rebalance proportions, so teeth no longer look like they splay outward.
What is the difference between a veneer and an onlay?
A veneer covers the front of a tooth for appearance; an onlay rebuilds part of a tooth's biting surface. Both were used here to restore look and function.
Why a gum lift as part of this?
It lengthens the teeth upward so they can be reproportioned and the spacing filled without looking oversized.
Can I choose the shade?
Yes - in this case the patient selected her own final shade after previewing it in the temporaries.
Will it look natural?
Reproportioning and shade selection are designed to look full and even without appearing overdone.
How long did treatment take?
About fifteen weeks, including gum healing and the temporary-to-permanent stages.
What does treatment like this cost?
This case was $42,000, covering twenty porcelain veneers and onlays across both arches. $502/month: 144 payments at 9.99% APR, on approved credit.
Last Updated: October 2026
