Your dentist says you need a crown, and you are not sure you believe it. You want to keep your natural tooth and lose as little as possible. At Dr. Joseph Goodman’s Beverly Hills practice, a crown is the last step, not the first. Patients come to him from...
Most patients hear one plan when a tooth gets damaged. Get a crown. A dental crown caps the whole tooth and works in many cases. It is not your only option, and it is not always the right one. Before you reduce a healthy tooth, you deserve to see the alternatives. Dr....
You have been reading about Lumineers and the appeal is obvious. No drilling, no shots, potentially reversible, and a brand name that has been marketed heavily for two decades as the gentler alternative to traditional veneers. What the marketing does not tell you is...
You came in thinking you wanted veneers. But the more you research, the more you wonder if you actually need something more comprehensive. Maybe you have a missing tooth, worn dentition, gum concerns, and a bite that has never felt right. Maybe veneers seem too simple...
You have been told that veneers can fix almost anything cosmetically. Now you want to know if that includes your overbite or underbite. Veneers can improve the appearance of a mild bite issue. They cannot move your jaw, reposition underlying bone structure, or correct...
You have been researching veneers long enough to know there is more than one way to get there. No-prep veneers and Lumineers appeal to patients who want a natural-looking result without the irreversible step of tooth reduction. Dr. Joseph Goodman DDS DMD has been...
Why Some Veneers Look Obviously Fake You have seen them in restaurants, in offices, and in photos online. Bulky, opaque, uniformly white teeth that announce themselves the moment the person smiles. Most patients walking into a Beverly Hills cosmetic consultation share...
Introduction Are you considering cosmetic dental solutions for an overbite? This comprehensive guide on overbite veneers is designed for patients exploring how veneers can be used to improve the appearance of an overbite. We’ll cover everything you need to know about...
Beyond the Golden Proportion—Creating Smiles That Complement Your Face Part 4 of our comprehensive series on achieving natural-looking smile transformations In our previous installments, we’ve explored Dr. Goodman’s philosophy, his three-tier preparation approach, and...
The Science of Translucency—Why Some Veneers Look Fake (And How to Avoid It) Part 3 of our comprehensive series on achieving natural-looking smile transformations In Part 1 and Part 2 of our series, we explored Dr. Goodman’s philosophy of natural beauty enhancement...
