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Updated · thelooker.thedailybeast.com · Jun 30
Dr. Arthur Glosman Rebuilds James's Smile With 20 Porcelain Veneers After 2021 Tooth Chip
Updated
Updated · thelooker.thedailybeast.com · Jun 30

Dr. Arthur Glosman Rebuilds James's Smile With 20 Porcelain Veneers After 2021 Tooth Chip

2 articles · Updated · thelooker.thedailybeast.com · Jun 30

Summary

  • 20 porcelain veneers replaced James’s earlier dental work after a chipped front tooth in 2021 pushed him to seek a full smile overhaul.
  • 10 upper veneers were recommended first because his older front six looked too warm and bulky, and stopping there would have exposed a color mismatch with the back teeth.
  • 10 lower veneers were added after Dr. Arthur Glosman found severe wear, aiming for a consistent bite, shape and shade across both arches.
  • Two and a half weeks of temporary veneers let James test the design before permanent veneers were fitted with temporary cement for final adjustments.
  • Glosman said the case reflects his neuromuscular approach, which prioritizes bite and gum health before aesthetics; he estimates about 50% of his work redoes other dentists’ cases.

Insights

How does a neuromuscular smile makeover improve health, not just a patient's appearance?
With a 20-veneer smile now costing up to $80,000, is it a smart long-term investment?