Abby came to see us with a very common problem—she didn’t like how dark her teeth were. While professional whitening is normally strong enough to handle stains due to years of coffee, wine, and soda, her situation was a little more complicated. Not only were her front teeth quite dark, but several had severe decay that was contributing to the discoloration as well.
Another wrinkle is that while Abby wanted much brighter and attractive teeth, it was important that the treatment wouldn't overshadow the personality of her smile. She had seen too many cookie-cutter Hollywood-style makeovers that result in the same bland, megawatt look.
After talking through her options and identifying what mattered most to her, Dr. Ariel knew how to give Abby exactly what she wanted. He ended up placing nine conservative crowns to rejuvenate her smile. This approach allowed him to remove the decay, fix the color, and make sure the outcome appeared perfectly natural.
This case highlights that there is no such thing as a perfect smile, only what is perfect for YOU. Dr. Ariel is all too happy to listen and figure this out so his patients look (and feel) like the best versions of themselves walking out of our office.
