Celebrity Smiles: How Veneers Can Change Your Face Shape
By Dr. Jane Collins | November 29, 2025
Have you ever noticed how a celebrity's face seems to change when they get their teeth done? It's not just the brightness; it's the *structure*. Your teeth support the lower third of your face, and changing them can have a 'non-surgical facelift' effect.
Restoring Lost Volume
As we age, our teeth naturally wear down and become shorter. This causes the distance between the nose and chin to decrease, leading to collapsed lips and wrinkles around the mouth. Veneers can restore the original length of the teeth, 'plumping' the lips and smoothing out fine lines.
Balancing Face Shape
A skilled cosmetic dentist uses veneers to complement your specific face shape:
- Round Face: Longer, more rectangular veneers can have a slimming, lengthening effect.
- Square Face: Rounded edges on veneers soften the jawline for a gentler look.
- Heart Face: Slightly shorter veneers can balance a wider forehead.
Widening the Smile
If you have a narrow palate, you might have dark spaces (buccal corridors) in the corners of your mouth when you smile. Veneers can be built out slightly to fill these spaces, creating a broader, fuller, and more youthful smile.
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