Honest notes from my chair to yours. Veneers, smile design, the realities of working with creators and on-camera clients, and the dental questions I get asked every week. Written by me, no ghostwriter.
I get DM’d every week with the same screenshot: someone’s favorite influencer, smile zoomed in to 200%, captioned “is this real?” Here’s what I tell them, and what I want you to know before you book a single consult.
Read the postThe brightest shade isn’t always the best shade. Here’s how I think about color, texture, and the “quietly stunning” smile I’m known for.
Read the postFilters fail. Ring lights flatten. A veneer designed for the lens looks better on a phone screen than the smile you were born with. Here’s why.
Read the postOne preserves more enamel. One gives more design freedom. Neither is “better.” Here’s how I decide which one is right for you.
Read the postYes, you can get veneers placed in a weekend. No, you probably shouldn’t. Here’s what each week of a proper veneers arc actually involves.
Read the postIt’s not the lights. It’s the cameras, the dentists, and the production capacity. Why my chair has more out-of-state guests than locals lately.
Read the postBulky shapes. Wrong shade. Misaligned midline. Visible margins. The opaque “chiclet” look. Here’s what each one is and how to avoid it.
Read the postLighting, audio, b-roll, the moment when the bib comes off. What I’ve learned about producing a reveal day that actually plays well on YouTube.
Read the postCoffee, red wine, lipstick prints, podcast mics in your face. Practical aftercare for clients whose mouth is in HD all day.
Read the postVeneers are not the cheapest answer. They’re sometimes not the right answer. Here’s how I help patients decide what their smile is actually worth.
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