Fixing a Bad Smile Makeover from Another Clinic

What's typically wrong

• Aggressive preparation removed too much tooth
• Wrong shade (too bright, too opaque)
• Poor shape (too boxy or bulky)
• Bite issues (high contacts, interferences)
• Gum recession at margins
• Poor craftsmanship in ceramic

Assessment first

• Comprehensive photos and scans
• X-ray check of remaining tooth structure
• Bite analysis
• Perio assessment
• Honest conversation about what's achievable

Options

Replace

• Remove all veneers, redesign, place new
• Usually the cleanest fix
• AED 30,000–100,000+ depending on scope

Modify

• Adjust specific problem veneers only
• Polish, shape, or replace individual units
• AED 5,000–20,000

Accept and maintain

• Sometimes the work is adequate just not great
• Regular hygiene and maintenance
• Revisit in 5–10 years when replacement is needed anyway

What to expect

Revising someone else's work often looks better than the original but may not reach the outcome possible in a fresh case — because tooth structure is limited.

References

• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry