Why do some people regret their Hollywood smile?

The first reason is appearance: bright, opaque, wide or long teeth that look like dentures rather than a smile. It happens when veneers are made from a template without studying the face and lips. The second is over-preparation: some clinics reduce teeth heavily to make the work easier, which can cause sensitivity and limits future options. Read the truth about no-prep veneers to understand when preparation is needed.

The third reason is health: veneers bonded over untreated decay or inflamed gums can lead to bleeding, bad breath and dark margins later. The fourth is the bite: if the bite is not adjusted, or someone grinds without a night guard, veneers can chip. The fifth is rushing and very low prices at the expense of material, lab work and follow-up.

With Dr. Khalid Saeed, gums and decay are treated first, then the smile is designed digitally on facial photos and a mock-up is tried on your teeth so you can request changes before preparation. Preparation is usually minimal, veneers are made at Creative Art Dental Lab in Dubai and tried in before bonding. A night guard is advised for grinders.

If you already regret old veneers, there is often a way forward: in many cases glass-ceramic veneers can be removed with the Waterlase laser and the smile redesigned naturally. Send your photos on WhatsApp, and look at Creative Arts before-and-after smiles in Dubai to see the difference between natural and overdone results.

• Over-white, opaque shade
• Bulky veneers or teeth too long for the face
• Over-preparation of healthy teeth
• Bonding over inflamed gums or decay
• Unadjusted bite and no night guard
• No mock-up or written plan