Long Beach Patient Receives Gum Recontouring, Smile Makeover, Porcelain Veneers*

This business executive was unhappy with his smile, and felt very uncomfortable smiling as you can see. His teeth were yellow and very worn down from grinding which made him look older. After having Invisalign completed, we partnered with an amazing local periodontist, Dr. Koh, to complete crown lengthening surgery (shaved some gum and bone back to expose more tooth structure). After healing from that, we prepared all the upper and lower porcelain veneers and crowns. We were able to open up his bite so his jaw wasn't so collapsed, and also make more ideal sized teeth. Now he has a beautiful, vibrant smile that makes him look much younger. He has recently told us he actually enjoys smiling now. More

This view shows the smile view of the smile makeover. We successfully increased the amount of tooth structure you can see when he smiles, giving him a much more youthful and vibrant look. More

These photos show the smile makeover up close that was achieved by crown lengthening (completed by a wonderful periodontist, Dr. Koh) followed by porcelain veneers and crowns. Notice how the teeth look proportional now rather than short and fat before from all the wear. More