08/27/2026
What should your teeth look like underneath porcelain veneers❔
Not pegs. Not aggressively shaved-down teeth. And definitely not more reduction simply because “that’s how veneers are done.”
In ideal cases, the goal is minimal tooth reduction while preserving healthy natural enamel. Why? Because natural enamel provides an excellent surface for bonding, and preserving it can play an important role in the strength, longevity, and predictability of porcelain veneers.
The art of veneer preparation isn’t knowing how much tooth you can remove.
It’s knowing how little to remove.
That takes experience.✨
Every smile is different. The final shape, position, color, bite, existing tooth structure, and desired result all matter when determining exactly where and how much preparation is necessary.
Great cosmetic dentistry isn’t about cutting teeth down to little stubs and covering them up.
It’s about planning the smile carefully, respecting the natural tooth, and removing only what is needed to create the desired result.
Minimal prep. Maximum preservation. Thoughtful design.
Because with veneers, sometimes the most impressive thing you don’t see, is how much natural tooth was left underneath. ✨
