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Before Veneers: What Makes a Smile Look Natural?

A natural-looking smile involves more than individual teeth. Dr. Dickson explains how lips, gums, facial proportions and tooth display guide cosmetic planning.

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Natural-looking smile planning includes more than choosing a tooth shade. Ask how tooth display, gums and facial proportions relate to your goals, and which observations should come before deciding on veneers.

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