These are real patient cases — not stock photos or hypothetical examples. Every smile here went through the same process described on this site: thorough records, a collaborative design phase in temporaries, and final restorations that the patient helped create.

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Full Smile Makeover

Joanne — Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Joanne had worn her teeth down so severely that she was biting on her lower gums, causing constant jaw pain. Her treatment included 4 veneers, 12 crowns, and 4 implant crowns — opening her bite by 5mm anteriorly. The night she received her temporaries was the first time she had slept well in months.

20 restorations · E.max · Lakewood, CO

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Worn Teeth

Brandon — Smile Restoration for Bruxism

Brandon had genetically smaller lateral incisors and had ground his teeth down from stress. This was an early complex case — the team is honest about the fact that they ran into problems. The initial bite registration was not correct, and the lower restorations had to be redone. The result was excellent, and the journey taught lessons now applied to every case.

24 restorations · E.max · Lakewood, CO

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Full Smile Makeover

David — Implant Smile Reconstruction

David had lost 6 teeth and had an edge-to-edge bite that needed to be corrected. His treatment included 5 implants with implant crowns and 6 crowns, repositioning his bite forward for proper function. Like every case, David was part of the design process — everything was refined in temporaries until both patient and dentist were confident in the result.

12 restorations · E.max · Lakewood, CO

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Why This Site Exists

What Experienced Cosmetic Dentists Actually Tell Their Patients

Most veneer websites are written by marketing companies, not dentists. They give you a per-tooth price range that means nothing without understanding your bite, your goals, and your face. This site was built because patients deserve better.

The Bite Is the Foundation

If a dentist is not discussing your bite and occlusion before placing veneers, that is a red flag. Everything starts with understanding how your teeth come together, because that determines how long your restorations will last.

Temporaries Are the Design Phase

Temporaries should be cosmetically very close to the final restorations. This means you get to live with your new smile before anything is permanent. All concerns — shape, color, bite, comfort — are addressed in the temps.

You Help Design Your Smile

Through the smile try-in and temporary process, every patient is part of the design. This is not a one-size-fits-all procedure. Your smile should be designed to fit your face, your features, and your goals.

Records and Lab Quality Matter

If a dentist does not take thorough records — photos, X-rays, impressions — to send to their lab, they are probably not using a lab that requires those things. And if the lab does not require them, the quality of work will reflect that.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Porcelain vs. Composite Veneers

The two most common veneer types compared across the factors that matter most.

Factor	Porcelain Veneers	Composite Veneers
Cost per tooth	$900 – $2,500	$500 – $1,500
Lifespan	10–20 years	5–10 years
Visits required	2 visits (2–4 weeks)	1 visit (same day)
Stain resistance	Excellent	Moderate
Natural appearance	Most natural	Good
Tooth prep needed	Minimal (0.3–0.7mm)	Little to none
Repairability	Must replace	Can be repaired
Best for	Long-term investment	Budget-conscious patients

Learn more: Porcelain Veneers Guide · Composite Veneers Guide

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