Do I need lower veneers with a Hollywood smile?

Look in the mirror while talking and laughing naturally. If your lower teeth barely show, lower veneers are often unnecessary. If they show clearly, or are worn, stained or crowded, treating only the upper arch can make the contrast obvious and the lower teeth look darker. That is why Dr. Khalid Saeed studies face and smile photos — and a short video of you speaking — before designing.

A common middle way is teeth whitening for the lower arch before choosing the upper veneer shade, so the two match more closely. Whitening does not change shape, though, and has no effect on old fillings or crowns. If the lower teeth are crowded, clear aligners may be better than veneers. If both arches are needed, see the Hollywood smile page and the case gallery.

The bite matters too: lower teeth meet the upper ones when you chew, so changing the length or thickness of one arch must be planned with the other. The mock-up and bite are checked before preparation, and the written plan lists teeth per arch, material and alternatives. Veneers are made at Creative Art Dental Lab in Dubai so both arches match in shade.

Duhok prices are not published; your price is written in your plan after the exam and depends on the number of teeth. For reference only, the Hollywood smile in Dubai page at Creative Arts separates 10- and 20-veneer options. Read also veneers vs Hollywood smile, and send a photo of yourself talking on WhatsApp.

• Do your lower teeth show when you talk and laugh?
• Will there be a visible colour gap?
• Are the lower teeth worn or crowded?
• Would whitening or aligners be enough?
• How will the bite work after the change?