What should I ask my dentist before my teeth are prepared for veneers?

Start with "why?". Are veneers the right answer, or would whitening, composite bonding or orthodontics do? A careful dentist treats decay and gum disease first and tells you honestly if your teeth do not need veneers. Then ask about the number: why 8, 10 or 20? The count should follow how wide your smile is and which teeth show when you laugh, not a package deal.

Ask specifically about preparation: will it be minimal? Could my case be no-prep? Will it stay within the enamel? Dr. Khalid prefers minimal preparation and suggests minimal-prep or no-prep veneers only when the case allows, because a no-prep veneer on a prominent tooth can look bulky. Ask about the material — E.max or porcelain, and why for your teeth — and where the veneers are made. Dr. Khalid's are made at Creative Art Dental Lab in Dubai.

Ask to see the result before preparation: digital design and a mock-up on your teeth so you can judge length, shape and shade and request changes. Then ask about temporaries between preparation and fitting, how many days you need, and the review plan — including a night guard if you grind your teeth.

Finally, get it all in writing: number of teeth, material, preparation level, alternatives, price and what it includes, and follow-up. Read questions to ask before choosing a veneers dentist, or send Dr. Khalid your question with photos of your smile.

• Are veneers the right option, or would whitening or orthodontics do?
• How many teeth, and why that number?
• How much enamel will be removed?
• Which material, and which lab makes it?
• Will I see a mock-up on my teeth first?
• Is the plan, price and follow-up written down?