Failed smile makeover: can it be redone by a different dentist?
Yes, a failed or botched smile makeover can absolutely be redone by a different dentist. Seeking out an experienced, specialized cosmetic dentist is recommended to correct aesthetic and functional issues like poor veneer fit, incorrect tooth proportions, bite...
How to maintain your smile designing results for 10+ years
Smile design results hold up for 10 years or longer when three things happen together: clean daily hygiene, protection from bite stress, and regular professional reviews. Veneers and crowns don’t fail randomly. They fail at the margins, under grinding pressure,...
Smile Designing for Senior Citizens: Is Age a Barrier?
Age is never a barrier to smile designing. Cosmetic dentistry for senior citizens focuses on restorative health and aesthetics. Treatments can restore jawbone health, prevent a sunken facial profile, and drastically improve chewing ability, speaking, and self-esteem....
What questions should you ask before getting a smile makeover?
Before getting a smile makeover, patients must clarify the specific procedures involved, total cost, treatment timeline, and long-term maintenance requirements. To ensure results are both functional and aesthetically accurate, targeted questions should cover the...
Dental veneer lifespan: how long do porcelain veneers really last?
Porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 15 years, and with proper care, many cross 20 years without trouble. They’re durable, stain-resistant, but not forever. At some point, replacement becomes necessary due to wear or adhesive breakdown. Composite veneers...Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Jaydev Matapathi
BDS, MDS (Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics)
MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow, UK)
Member Faculty of Dentistry — Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing
Member Faculty of Dental Surgery — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow Dual Super-Specialisation: Microscopic Endodontics & Smile Designing