It Is Rarely One Mistake
Dr Thea Pabustan points out that when veneers look artificial, it is usually a combination of small factors rather than a single error, most often the result of building teeth to a generic template instead of designing around a specific person’s face.
What Separates Natural from Fake
Bulk and Shape
Veneers that sit too thick or bulky on the tooth tend to read as artificial, since they change the natural proportions of the smile rather than working within them.
Colour and Translucency
Natural teeth are not one flat shade, they carry translucency and subtle variation. Veneers that are too opaque or uniformly white lose that quality, which is often what makes them stand out as obviously artificial rather than blending in.
Designing Veneers Around Your Face
At Dental Couture, porcelain veneers are planned using Digital Smile Design, mapping shape, shade, and proportion against a patient’s own face rather than a standard mould. It is this step that tends to separate a natural-looking result from one that reads as obviously done.
If you would like veneers designed around your own smile, call Dental Couture on 13 26 88 or get in touch here.
