10/02/2026
This longtime patient had large fillings with cavities on her front 4 teeth. A tooth can only handle so much filling until it needs the strength of a porcelain restoration. At the time, I recommended restoring with 4 crowns and veneers. At the time, she had a lot of anterior crowding and misalignment, so I recommended doing Invisalign to restore more conservatively.
Fast forward 6 months later at a hygiene visit, she told me she was halfway done with Invisalign with the orthodontist. Looking back, I should’ve taken her before pictures prior to Invisalign. Sometimes running between hygiene exams and restorative dentistry I have to remember to stop, breathe, and document more!
After Invisalign, I told her if we do the front 4 teeth we have to match her existing shade. Deep down, she wanted a reset on her smile. We restored her top 10 teeth with beautiful veneers and crowns. She’s already thinking about restoring the lower arch…this is the power of porcelain. Happy Friday!