Expert Advice

Porcelain veneers can address a wide range of cosmetic dental concerns in one treatment. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I’ve treated over 70,000 patients since 2013, we most commonly use veneers to correct discolored teeth that don’t respond to whitening, chipped or worn enamel, gaps between teeth, misaligned or uneven teeth, and teeth that appear too small or irregularly shaped. They’re remarkably versatile, which is why they’ve become one of our most requested treatments across our Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City locations.

People with active tooth decay, untreated gum disease, severe teeth grinding without willingness to wear night guards, insufficient enamel, or significant misalignment should not get veneers. Young teenagers whose teeth are still developing, patients with unrealistic expectations, heavy substance users who can't maintain oral hygiene, and those with certain bite problems also make poor candidates. In my decade treating over 70,000 patients at Picasso Dental Clinic, I've learned that refusing inappropriate cases protects both the patient and the integrity of the treatment. Veneers placed on wrong candidates fail quickly and expensively

Good veneer candidates have healthy teeth and gums, sufficient enamel for bonding, realistic expectations, and specific cosmetic concerns that veneers address well. You need stable oral health, commitment to maintenance, and understanding that veneers are permanent. Poor candidates include people with active decay, severe grinding habits, significant misalignment, or insufficient enamel. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I’ve evaluated over 70,000 patients since 2013, I turn away about 20 percent of veneer consultations because other treatments would serve them better or their oral health isn’t ready

A dental implant isn't an option for a chipped tooth because implants replace missing teeth entirely. For chips, you're choosing between a porcelain veneer or a crown. Minor to moderate chips on front teeth respond beautifully to veneers, which I place regularly at our Hanoi and Da Nang clinics. Severe chips, large fractures, or chips on back teeth usually need crowns for proper protection. In my 10 years at Picasso Dental Clinic, I've found that about 70% of chipped front teeth qualify for veneers, while most damaged back teeth require crowns

Well-designed porcelain veneers look completely natural and undetectable in normal conversation. The key is customization: matching your facial features, skin tone, age, and personality rather than creating a generic Hollywood smile. In my decade at Picasso Dental Clinic treating over 70,000 patients from 65 nationalities, I've learned that natural-looking veneers require artistic skill, quality materials, and honest communication about expectations. The veneers people notice and call fake are poorly designed ones that ignore individual characteristics and follow a one-size-fits-all approach

Spaces or shadows between veneers result from poor contact points, incorrect veneer shape, gum recession, or inadequate depth in the veneer design. Fixing it usually requires replacing the veneers with properly contoured ones that touch correctly and support the gum tissue. Sometimes minor recontouring or adding composite material works for small gaps. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where I've treated over 70,000 patients since 2013, I remake veneers that have visible spaces because this represents poor initial design that won't resolve without replacement.

Porcelain veneers aren't bad in the long run when placed properly on appropriate candidates who maintain good oral hygiene. I've seen veneers function beautifully for 20 plus years in patients who care for them correctly. The challenges are that they're irreversible, require eventual replacement, and can develop complications if underlying dental health isn't maintained. At Picasso Dental Clinic, where we've treated over 70,000 patients since 2013, the patients who succeed long-term understand that veneers are a lifetime commitment, not a one-time fix.