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Will Lumineers Look Fake?

I’m dying to get a smile makeover. I mentioned Lumineers to my dentist because I’d seen them advertised and they looked like they can completely change my smile. But, my dentist said people can tell when you’re wearing them and I should get crowns instead because they cover the whole tooth. I’m a tad bit concerned about that. It seems like I’d be destroying healthy tooth structure to do that. […]

A single porcelain veneer being placed on a tooth

Can I Custsomize My Smile?

I’m about to be in a very visible position which requires public trust. I need to improve my smile, but I’m afraid if it is too “perfect” I won’t seem trustworthy. I want a pretty smile, but not a Hollywood smile, if that makes any sense. Is it possible to customize a smile this way? Felicia D. Dear Felicia, This is exactly what porcelain veneers are designed to do. With […]

Beautiful smile done with porcelain veneers

Want to “Wow” People with My Smile

I’ve lost over 100 pounds. I feel better than I have in my entire life. I’m starting to feel attractive as well. I want to go all the way with this. I’ve been keeping up with my workout routine. I’ve gotten a new hairstyle, and now I want to take it one step further. I hear that celebrities get cosmetic dentistry all the time, which makes sense. There can’t be […]

Can My Dentures Look Like My Old Smile?

I’ve had dentures for about a year. They’re not the greatest thing, but they’re not the worst either. At least I have teeth. I lost my teeth after a severe beating. I was ashamed to smile for a long time. I can smile now. The only thing is, it’s not really my smile. Is it possible to get these dentures to look like my old smile before the thing that […]

Dececember 2008 Lumineers case-of-the-month after photo

Have a Lisp Since Getting Lumineers

I received a promotion. I’m stoked because it is my dream job. I’ll be speaking at our big annual conference this year and decided to go all out and get a smile makeover. I like how they look, but seem to have developed a lisp. I don’t know what to do. Is this normal? Deidre – Maryland Deidre, First, things first…congrats on the promotion. There’s nothing like really loving your […]

If I had my dentures re-done, would they look better?

I had dentures done. A full set. I had a disaster for a mouth and I’m the first to agree my smile was pretty ugly. I know I should be happy with the dentures, but to me they’re obviously fake looking. My dentist keeps telling me that I should be happy, they’re much nicer than my old teeth. And he’s right. But, each of these teeth look completely uniform and […]

Dentist and I in disagreement about smile makeover

I want to get a smile makeover and I know exactly what I want my smile to look like. My dentist thinks the smile I want is too white for “my age”. To be frank, if I wanted to look my age, I wouldn’t be getting a smile makeover to begin with. How can I convince him this is OK? Marigold L. – Texas Marigold, You probably can’t. It sounds […]

A Smile Makeover Done by Dr. Newkirk with Porcelain Veneers

Affordable smile makeover

I really need to re-do my smile. I’m too embarrassed to smile. I just don’t have much money. Right now I only have about $1000. I know that’s not enough. Any ideas to get something affordable that will make a big difference until I can save up for porcelain veneers? Rhonda B. – Baltimore Rhonda, If you’re short on funds, the absolute best thing you can do first is to […]

Having problems with my dentist

I’m getting porcelain veneers. I have in mind what I want, but my dentist thinks I should do it differently. I’m not asking for anything outlandish, I just know what type of smile I want. He’s thinks it won’t work for my “age”. Outside of finding that pretty insulting, I’m paying a buttload of money for this makeover, shouldn’t it be what I wanted? Sara S. – Louisiana Sara, You’re […]

Avoiding Bulky Teeth

My best friend and I are both getting smile makeovers. She got hers done first, because her dentist could fit her in first. My first appointment is in two days. Her teeth do look better, but not as good as I thought they would. I actually think they’re a little bulky looking. Is there a way to avoid that? Denae H. – El Paso, TX Denae, I’m glad you’ve written […]