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FACE Dentistry
Beverly Hills

Face Driven Dentistry
Non-Surgical Underbite and
Overbite Correction

Face dentistry beverly hills, Dr. Joseph Goodman DDS

FACE Dentistry
Beverly Hills

Face Driven Dentistry Non-Surgical Underbite and Overbite Correction

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A bad bite/Jaw Position is not permanent, and surgery is not your only choice.

FACE Dentistry corrects an overbite, underbite, or deep bite in Beverly Hills without surgery. Dr. Joseph Goodman has practiced for 27 years on Beverly Drive, serving three generations of local families. He uses no-prep Class 1 Veneers to reposition your jaw and bite, not just to change how your teeth look.

Traditional veneers enhance your smile. FACE Dentistry goes further and realigns your jaw into a harmonious TMJ position, transforming your jawline and chin. The result is a beautiful smile, an elevated chin, and potential relief from migraines, jaw pain, and tension.

His method rests on one honest idea: you should feel your new bite before you commit to it. Dr. Goodman tests the position first, then secures it. If your case truly needs braces or surgery, he tells you plainly.

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What is FACE Dentistry?

FACE Dentistry is Dr. Goodman’s name for non-surgical bite correction. It uses no-prep Class 1 Veneers to reposition your lower jaw and hold it in a better, more balanced position. The goal is a healthier bite, a more comfortable jaw, and for suitable cases, a stronger profile. It works without braces, surgery, or shaving healthy teeth. Because the jaw moves into a new position, not only the teeth, the change shows in your bite and your face. It suits many overbite, underbite, and deep bite cases where the jaw can be repositioned and held. You test the new position first, then secure it.

The approach grew out of decades of reconstructive work. Dr. Goodman trained in Germany and the United States, and holds both a DDS and a DMD. His background in prosthodontics covers full-mouth occlusion, centric relation, and the TMJ. That foundation lets him correct bites that other dentists send straight to surgery. Courts have also appointed him as a dental expert witness. He studies your bite carefully before he recommends anything, and tells you honestly when another option fits better.

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241 1/2 S Beverly Dr Suite 201,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Dr. Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD
California License 47521

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Monday – 9:00am – 7:30pm
Tuesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday – 8:00am – 5:30pm
Friday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday – Closed

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The next level : Beyond Cosmetic Dentistry & Veneers

A new standard in modern dentistry

Class 1 VENEERS is exclusively available only at Dr. Goodman DDS in Beverly Hills.

See a Real FACE Dentistry Transformation

Watch one patient’s jaw and profile change without surgery or braces. Her family did not recognize her. This is what a new bite and jaw position can do.

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What Are the Three Phases of FACE Dentistry?

FACE Dentistry works in three phases. First, a TMJ tracking phase locates your ideal, pain-free jaw position. Next, a temporary phase lets you preview and approve your new look. Last, no-prep Class 1 Veneers, secure the bite for good. Most cases finish in about two weeks.

Phase 1: TMJ Tracking: On your first visit, Dr. Goodman fits a removable Bitetrac appliance. It locates your optimal, pain-free jaw position. You wear it and judge both your comfort and your new facial look. Nothing is permanent, so you stay in control the whole time.

Phase 2: The Temporary Preview: Once your ideal jaw position and new look are set, Dr. Goodman makes a set of temporaries. You preview and approve the result before anything becomes final. This step lets you see your new face before you commit to it.

Phase 3: Class 1 Veneers: Last, Dr. Goodman places individual no-prep Class 1 Veneers. They shift your bite from a Class 2, Class 3, or deep bite into an ideal Class 1. In most cases, this happens without grinding down healthy tooth enamel.

Three phases, no surgery, and no braces.

How Face Dentistry Builds on Everything Else

Great dentistry works in layers. Each layer rests on the one below it, and skipping a layer weakens the whole result. 

General dentistry is the foundation. It keeps your teeth and gums healthy and strong.
Cosmetic dentistry is the next level up. You earn it only after the foundation is solid.
Face Dentistry sits at the top. It builds on both, using your bite and your teeth to shape your whole face.

Most dentists stop at one layer. Dr. Goodman works through all three, which lets him correct the bite, the smile, and the profile together. You get a result that holds, because every layer beneath it is already sound.

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What Bite Problems Can FACE Dentistry Help With?

FACE Dentistry helps bites where the jaw can be repositioned and secured, rather than severe skeletal cases. It works best for mild to moderate cases in adults. It can ease a deep bite, a worn bite, or an uneven bite. For some patients, it improves a recessed chin or flat profile. A full exam confirms whether it fits your case.

  •       A deep bite where upper teeth cover the lower too far.
  •       A worn bite from years of grinding or aging.
  •       An uneven bite that makes teeth meet poorly.
  •       A bite that leaves the chin looking small or set back.
  •       Front teeth that sit too far forward, in mild cases.

These cases share one thing in common. The jaw can be repositioned to a better place and held there. Dr. Goodman uses scans and records to check. He tells you honestly if your case is a fit.

Class 1 bite
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Actual Patient

Class 1:

A Class I bite with facial structures showing a correct nose-to-chin relationship. It shows a correct bite relationship, upper to lower teeth, with a correct overjet of 1 to 2 mm. A correct bite and jaw position lead to a harmonious smile. (actual patient)

Class 3 bite
class 2 bite

Actual Patient

Class 2:

This photo shows a Class 2 bite with a recessed chin. The upper teeth are in the right position, lower chin is small and pushed backward, which usually requires jaw surgery and many years of braces with rubber bands to correct this bite.

We have an amazing method for you to change your chin and jawline. (actual patient)

class 3 bite
Class 3 bite real patient

Actual Patient

Class 3:

This category is when the lower teeth sit in front of the upper teeth, showing lower teeth and little or no upper teeth. The lower front teeth overlap the upper teeth, the opposite of a Class 1 bite. (actual patient)

What Makes a Smile Look Balanced?

A balanced smile follows the natural proportions of the face. The face divides into equal thirds from top to bottom, and into fifths across. When the teeth, lips, and jaw sit within those proportions, the smile looks right without anyone knowing why. Dr. Goodman designs every case to fit the face, not just the teeth.

Facial balance diagram showing the face divided into equal thirds vertically and fifths horizontally, the proportions of a harmonious smile.

NO SURGERY

NO BRACES

JUST WEEKS

Small, Retruded Chin, a Low Profile

Before: Her face looks sunken and her chin is narrow and short. The jaw and chin sit in the wrong position, and her nose appears long because the small chin exaggerates it.

After: Correct chin position, better balance with her nose, and more chin height for a harmonious look. Supporting the lower face this way can soften how deep folds appear, all achieved with no-prep Class 1 Veneers by Dr. Goodman. (actual patient)

Face Dentistry By Dr. Joseph DDS DMD Beverly Hills CA before treatment

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Face Dentistry By Dr. Joseph DDS DMD Beverly Hills CA after treatment

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Short Face Syndrome Corrected Without Surgery

This photo shows “Short face syndrome”. The face is very short and the distances from the nose to the chin, the eye to the upper lip, and the tip of the nose to the chin are all not harmonious. We restored the jaw position, bite, functionality, and width using Class 1 Veneers. A new face, without plastic surgery, a dental facelift without needing a facelift from a plastic surgeon.

Face Dentistry By Dr. Joseph DDS DMD Beverly Hills CA before

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Face Dentistry By Dr. Joseph DDS DMD Beverly Hills CA after 1

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Overjet and Short Chin Correction Without Surgery

A Class 2 overjet case with no braces or jaw surgery. She had a short lower face, a fold under the lower lip, and a chin that rolled inward. Dr. Goodman set a new bite and jaw position, and the change shows across the whole lower face. (actual patient)

Overjet and class 2 correction without small and short chin height. Non-surgical correction without braces or surgery.

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Overjet and class 2 correction without small and short chin height. Non-surgical correction without braces or surgery.

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Severe Overbite and Recessed Chin Correction Without Surgery

This patient had a severe Class 2 bite, a large overjet, and a small, recessed chin. He had been told he needed jaw surgery along with years of braces. Dr. Goodman took a different path. He looked at whether a new bite and lower jaw position could improve both chewing function and facial balance, without surgery to move the jaw. Study the before and after photos closely. Look past the teeth to the chin, the lips, the neck, and the jawline. Then compare how the nose, lips, and chin line up in the profile. With FACE Dentistry, the goal is a smile and bite built to fit the face, not a row of pretty teeth alone. (actual patient)

Non-surgical SEVERE CLASS II BITE & RECESSED CHIN CORRECTION

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Non-surgical SEVERE CLASS II BITE & RECESSED CHIN CORRECTION

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Weak Chin and Receding Jawline Improvement, No Jaw Surgery

This patient had a Class 2 bite and a recessed chin, which made her lower face look short and set back. In the before photo, look at how her lower lip, chin, jawline, and neck line up from the side. With FACE Dentistry, Dr. Goodman doesn’t look at the teeth alone. He looks at how the teeth, bite, jaw position, TMJ, lips, chin, and profile work together. Instead of placing veneers over her old bite, he first tested a new lower jaw and bite position. The goal was to move her from a Class 2 bite toward a Class 1 bite while keeping her facial proportions in mind. Compare the before and after photos. The change goes past her smile to her chin, lower face height, lip support, jawline, and neck, all without surgery on the chin or jaw. Patients looking for non-surgical recessed chin correction or profile improvement often want more than whiter, straighter teeth. FACE Dentistry asks where the bite and teeth should sit in relation to the lips, chin, jawline, and face.

Recessed Chin & Class II Bite Correction Without Jaw Surgery

Before

Recessed Chin & Class II Bite Correction Without Jaw Surgery

After

Severe Class 2 Bite Correction Without Jaw Surgery

This case deserves a second look, this time from the front. It shows how changing the bite and jaw position can change the whole lower face, not only the teeth. In the before photo, notice the short lower face, the deep fold under the lower lip, and the chin that rolls inward. Look closely at how the lips, chin, jawline, and neck relate to each other. With FACE Dentistry, Dr. Goodman looks at the bite, jaw position, TMJ, chin projection, lower face height, and profile together. He sets a new bite and jaw position, then plans the smile around the lips, chin, and jawline instead of designing the teeth on their own. Many patients look for this as a non-surgical way to improve a recessed chin and facial profile. Look past the teeth and compare the lower face height, chin, lip support, jawline, and neck. (actual patient)

FACE Dentistry: Non-Surgical Facial Profile & Recessed Chin Correction Class II Bite • Short Lower Face • Recessed Chin • Facial Profile Enhancement

Before

FACE Dentistry: Non-Surgical Facial Profile & Recessed Chin Correction Class II Bite • Short Lower Face • Recessed Chin • Facial Profile Enhancement

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Jaw and Chin Line Improved with FACE Dentistry

Improved jaw and chin line with more facial harmony, correcting a Class 2 bite into a Class 1 bite. The overjet and low chin profile are restored in 2 weeks. No braces, no jaw surgery, and no shaving of posterior teeth. Only the anterior teeth needed shaping, due to preexisting crowns that were replaced. Look at the chin height, profile, and jaw position. (actual patient)

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Lower Jaw line is recessed and pushed back

Bottom photo shows new jaw position with TMJtrac and Class I Veneers by Dr. Goodman. Enhanced profile and chin is in the correct position with NO SURGERY and NO SHAVING OF HIS HEALTHY TEETH. These photos were taken the same day, before and after inserting his Class 1 veneers. The small chin and facial profile were corrected. A test period of several weeks confimed his comfort and adjsuting to his new jaw position.  (Actual patient)

TOP Jaw line is retruded and pushed back

Before

TOP Jaw line is retruded and pushed back

After

Small and Recessed Chin Correction with FACE Dentistry

This wonderful lady had suffered from a small chin her entire life. Growing up, she was always teased and never had the possibility to have a normal facial profile. She was told that jaw surgery was her only option, requiring three years of subsequent braces. As a mother of 5, this was too much work and she was desperate. Luckily, we restored her smile to a CLASS I bite, increasing her chin profile and prominence. We opened her vertical height with no SURGERY, her chin is enhanced and her jaw is in the ideal position. A test period of several months was successful. (Actual patient)

 

Small Chin Fix with FACE Dentistry

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Small Chin Fix with FACE Dentistry

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Profile Correction and a Fuller Chin

Before: Small chin, low chin height (vertical dimension), and recessed facial profile.

After: FACE Dentistry only at Dr. Goodman in Beverly Hills. No shaving, no cutting of teeth, no pain, and two weeks of bitetrac to give you confidence before we finalize your new jaw position. (actual patient)

Profile Correction and a Fuller Chin

Before

Profile Correction and a Fuller Chin in beverly hills with Dr. Joseph goodman

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Class 3 Bite Corrected Without Surgery

A Class 3 bite with the lower jaw ahead of the upper and tension held through the lip and cheek. Dr. Goodman moved the jaw into an ideal position, then secured it with 14 Class 1 Veneers matched to the patient’s lower teeth. The relaxed lip and cheek afterward come from the new jaw position, not the veneers alone.

UNDERBITE & CLASS III CORRECTION WITHOUT BRACES OR JAW SURGERY

Before

UNDERBITE & CLASS III CORRECTION WITHOUT BRACES OR JAW SURGERY

After

Open Bite Closed Without Shaving Teeth

An open bite is when the back teeth are touching and the front teeth are not. This can result from thumb sucking as a child or pacifier use as a baby. It can be corrected by restoring the teeth with Class 1 Veneers, achieving the correct shape and size without shaving the teeth in this case.

Open Bite Closed Without Shaving Teeth

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Open Bite Closed Without Shaving Teeth

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Class 3 Crossbite Corrected

This patient has a unique bite, called Class 3. A class 3 bite is when your lower teeth are overlapping the upper teeth, thus making the top teeth almost invisible. They are of course there, but they are hidden behind the upper teeth. It also gives a “mean look,” even though patients with class 3 are usually the nicest patients. A TMJ track placed the jaw into the new position and we established a new bite with Class 1 Veneers. Results may vary depending on the jaw and bite. This case came out particularly nice. Not every case will look the same but a significant improvement will be certain.

class 3 cross bite beverly hills before image

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class 3 cross bite beverly hills after with Dr. Joseph Goodman

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Severe Class 2 Bite Correction Without Jaw Surgery

This patient had a severe Class 2 bite with a large overjet. Instead of jaw surgery, his treatment combined Invisalign with the FACE Dentistry approach. The goal was to improve tooth position, bite alignment, and how the upper and lower jaws meet. Once a better bite position was set, Dr. Goodman restored the smile to support the new Class 1 bite. The result is straighter teeth, better chewing function, and a more balanced smile. For selected patients looking for overjet correction, Invisalign for a severe overbite, or Class 2 bite correction without surgery, this case shows there may be options beyond jaw surgery. FACE Dentistry works on the smile, bite, and face together. (actual patient)

Cross bite beverly hills before fixed with Face Dentistry and Dr. Goodman DDS DMD

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Cross bite beverly hills after fixed with Face Dentistry and Dr. Goodman DDS DMD

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Open Bite and Class 2 Bite Correction, Non-Surgical

This case used Dr. Goodman’s TMJ tracking process to guide the jaw into its best position. The goal was more than moving the jaw forward. It was finding the right place for the jaw and the jaw joint. No upper teeth were pulled. His upper teeth stuck out, so standard veneers would have meant shaving them down a lot to get a good result. That made standard veneers a poor fit for him. Changing the lower bite position changed everything. Once the upper and lower jaws were in better proportion, Class 1 Veneers locked the bite into a stable, even fit. FACE Dentistry goes beyond making teeth look better. Dr. Goodman looks at how the teeth, bite, jaw position, chin, lips, profile, and TMJ work together to find the best jaw position.

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face dentistry beverly hills after

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Underbite and Class 3 Correction Without Braces or Jaw Surgery

This patient had a Class 3 bite, an anterior crossbite, and a prominent lower jaw and chin. He had been told the only correction was years of braces followed by jaw surgery. Dr. Goodman took a different approach. Using his own TMJ tracking process, he tested several jaw positions to find a better fit between the upper jaw, lower jaw, teeth, and TMJ. Once the new position was set and confirmed, Class 1 Veneers were designed around that bite to help hold it in place while restoring the smile. Compare the before and after photos closely. Look at the teeth, then the chin, lips, jawline, profile, and overall facial balance. (actual patient)

Class III Underbite & Protruded Chin — Non-Surgical Bite Correction FACE Dentistry • Class III Bite • Underbite • Protruded Chin Anterior Crossbite Facial Profile Correction

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FACE Dentistry • Class III Bite • Underbite • Protruded Chin Anterior Crossbite Facial Profile Correction

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FACE Dentistry • Class III Bite • Underbite • Protruded Chin Anterior Crossbite Facial Profile Correction

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How Does FACE Dentistry Correct Your Bite Without Surgery?

Dr. Goodman corrects your bite in careful, reversible steps. He starts by analyzing your bite, jaw position, and teeth. Then he fits a removable Bitetrac appliance to test a new position. You wear it until the new bite feels right. Only then does he place no-prep Class 1 Veneers to hold it.

Dr. Goodman handles overbite correction without surgery and underbite correction without surgery. Non-surgical jaw movement repositions the bite with no braces and no shaving of healthy teeth. You test the new position first, then secure it.

You stay in control at every step. Nothing permanent happens until you approve the new bite. There is no shaving of your healthy teeth. If the test bite does not suit you, you have lost nothing. No jaw surgery, no healing time, and no years of braces afterward. You leave with a stable bite and a better profile.

Can Veneers Correct an Overbite or Underbite?

In many cases, yes. When your jaw can be repositioned to a better spot, no-prep Class 1 Veneers move your bite there and hold it. Veneers do not move bone surgically, so a severe skeletal discrepancy still needs braces or surgery. Dr. Goodman checks which case you have before he treats, and an honest no protects your healthy teeth and your money.

Standard veneers only cover the front surface of a tooth, so they mostly mask a mild overbite. Dr. Goodman’s Class 1 Veneers work differently, because they reposition your jaw and set a new bite, then hold it. He confirms your case with scans, photos, and bite records first. If veneers will not correct your bite, he says so and refers you.

How Class 1 Veneers Move Your Bite Into Place

You may be able to correct your bite with a technique that moves your lower jaw into the right position. Dr. Goodman does this with no-prep Class 1 Veneers.

First, he uses a removable appliance called Bitetrac to test your new bite. You wear it and feel the new position for as long as you want. Nothing is permanent yet.

Once the bite feels right, he places no-prep Class 1 Veneers to hold it. This puts your teeth, jaw, and bite in the correct position. Many patients say the result improves the whole face, like a facelift without surgery.

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Can You Correct an Overbite Without Braces?

Often, yes, when the overbite comes from jaw position. Dr. Goodman first fits a removable Bitetrac appliance to test a new bite position. You wear it until the new bite feels right. Then he places no-prep Class 1 Veneers that hold the position. Most cases finish in about two weeks, with no braces, no shaving, and no years of retainers.

When your jaw can be repositioned, the answer is often yes. The correction comes from moving your jaw into a better position and securing it with veneers, not from years of braces. Severe skeletal overbites are different. When the jawbone sits far out of position, braces or surgery come first, and he refers those cases. If a treatment will not work, he tells you before you spend the money.

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How Your Bite May Be Feeding Your Migraines

A misaligned bite can make your jaw muscles overwork, and that strain is linked to migraines and tension. Balancing the bite eases the pressure those muscles carry. Some patient

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Transform Your Profile Without Surgery or Braces

Dr. Goodman repositions your bite with no-prep veneers to bring your jaw and chin forward. No jaw surgery. No braces. One patient closed an 11 mm overjet in weeks.

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Bad Bite After Veneers: Posterior Open Bite Explained

Dr. Goodman shows why the back teeth come first, then the front. Correct the bite, then the beauty. Foundation before finish. Twenty-seven years of getting the order right.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What disqualifies you for FACE Dentistry?

A few things. Active gum disease or decay must be treated first. A purely skeletal bite, where the jawbone sits far out of position, needs braces or surgery, not veneers. Heavy grinding can also rule out a no-prep plan until it is managed. The ADA notes that a deep overbite or grinding can make ordinary veneers a poor choice. Dr. Goodman checks all of this with scans and records. He tells you honestly if you are not a fit.

Am I too old for bite correction with veneers?

Usually not. Adults are the typical FACE Dentistry patient, because jaw growth is finished and the bite is stable. There is no upper age limit when your teeth and gums are healthy. The Cleveland Clinic notes that an untreated overbite can worsen and wear your teeth over time. Waiting rarely helps. Dr. Goodman has corrected bites for healthy patients well into their later years. A full exam, not your age, decides whether the method fits.

How long do Class 1 Veneers last?

With good care, 15 years or longer. Dr. Goodman has placed porcelain veneers for 27 years. Well-made veneers at his office routinely last 15 years and beyond. Because FACE Dentistry changes the bite, a case covers at least one full arch, 14 upper or 14 lower. The veneers are built to hold your new jaw position. Because they are no-prep, your natural teeth stay intact underneath. You protect them like natural teeth, with brushing, flossing, and regular checkups. If one ever chips or wears, he can repair or replace it.

Will FACE Dentistry change my chin or profile?

It can, when your small chin comes from the bite. When the lower jaw sits too far back, the chin looks small and the profile flattens. Setting the bite forward with no-prep Class 1 Veneers can bring the chin into a stronger position. This is a dental change, not a chin implant or filler. The Cleveland Clinic notes that chin fillers add temporary volume and fade over time. A corrected bite holds. Dr. Goodman shows you the change with Bitetrac first.

Can Class 1 Veneers correct a crossbite or deep bite?

Yes, in many cases. A deep bite is when the upper teeth cover the lower too far, and it responds well to Class 1 Veneers that rebuild the bite. Crossbites are among the more straightforward bites Dr. Goodman corrects. FACE Dentistry works by moving the jaw, condyle, and chin together, a skeletal change, not by moving teeth one at a time. He confirms your case with scans first, then plans the correction. A poor bite can strain the jaw joint, which the Cleveland Clinic links to pain and clicking.

How much does FACE Dentistry cost, and does insurance cover it?

The cost depends on how many veneers your bite needs, so Dr. Goodman gives you an exact figure after your exam. A full case is often 20 veneers across both arches, and a smaller case costs less. He never quotes a price before he sees your bite, because that would be a guess. Insurance treats veneers as cosmetic, so most plans do not cover them. Some help when the work is medically necessary, so ask at your consultation.

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