Front Teeth Veneers:
How Many Do You Need?
Front teeth veneers at our Gangnam clinic in Seoul, Korea.
Your front teeth are the first thing people see when you smile. At Blanche, we start with the fewest teeth needed, with no drilling or less than 0.1 mm of reshaping.
- Planning for 2, 4, 6 or 8 teeth
- No-prep · minimal-prep
- One-day option, done the same day
What are
front teeth veneers?
Thin ceramic shells bonded to the front surface of your front teeth to change their color, shape, size and alignment. Blanche veneers are only ever no-prep, with no drilling, or minimal-prep, with less than 0.1 mm of reshaping.
Also called a front teeth makeover or cosmetic front teeth treatment.
Common front teeth concerns
Drag the photo left and right to compare before and after.
Actual cases photographed at Blanche Dental Clinic. Results and side effects vary depending on each person’s oral condition. Please decide on treatment after a thorough consultation with our dentists.
Same front teeth concern,
different approach depending on the cause
Whether your front teeth look off because of color, size, shape or alignment changes the approach. Once the cause is clear, whether drilling can be avoided and how many teeth are needed tend to follow naturally.
Gaps between front teeth · black triangles
This is when there’s a gap between the two central front teeth, or dark triangular spaces near the gums. Because we close the gaps by widening the teeth slightly, this concern suits no-prep veneers well.
If the gap is wide, enlarging only the two central teeth can make them look too big. So we also compare sharing the extra width with the side teeth, or narrowing the gap with braces first.
Small front teeth · small side teeth (microdontia)
This is when the side teeth are noticeably small or pointed, leaving gaps in your smile line. Because ceramic is added to make up the missing width and length, most cases can be done without drilling.
If only the small teeth are enlarged, they can end up close in size to the central teeth and look odd, so it’s important to keep a natural size difference between the central and side teeth.
Bunny teeth · large central front teeth
This is when only the two central front teeth look large or stick out. Bonding directly over teeth that are already big makes them look even thicker, so we consider minimal-prep of less than 0.1 mm.
Refining the length of the central teeth while balancing the volume of the side teeth makes them stand out less, even at the same size. If they protrude a lot, we compare with braces as well.
Discolored or stained front teeth
Surface stains from coffee or tea can sometimes be lightened with whitening, but discoloration that runs deep into the tooth, or a front tooth that darkened after root canal treatment, is often hard to fix with whitening alone.
Veneers let us set a new shade, so they’re used for this kind of discoloration. Very dark discoloration can be hard to mask with thin ceramic, so we use minimal-prep of less than 0.1 mm to match the color reliably.
Chipped or worn front teeth
This is when the edge of a front tooth has chipped slightly, or has become short and flat over years of use. We restore the lost length and shape with ceramic.
To keep it from chipping again, we first look at why it chipped. We check where it meets the lower front teeth and any grinding or clenching habits, and if the chip goes deep, we advise other treatment first.
Overlapping or crooked front teeth
If a front tooth is slightly rotated, or one or two sit a little further back, veneers can even out the line you see from the front.
If the overlap is severe or the teeth are strongly tilted, veneers alone may look bulky or require more reshaping. In that case, we work with our orthodontic specialist to compare whether to start with braces.
Front teeth veneers:
how we decide the number
How many teeth show when you smile differs from person to person. That’s why we don’t fix a number in advance; we decide it together by looking at your smile.
Four criteria for deciding the number
- How many teeth show when you smile
- How far the teeth you’re concerned about extend
- Whether the color blends naturally with the teeth left untreated
- Whether the proportions suit your face shape and lip line
Can just one or two teeth look natural?
Yes. Made to match the color and translucency of your remaining teeth, even one or two veneers can blend in naturally. If the color difference with neighboring teeth is large, though, treating more teeth may be better, so we explain both options.
See total cost by number of teeth →Bonding, veneers, crowns or braces:
which suits your front teeth?
Cosmetic treatment for front teeth doesn’t always mean veneers. Depending on the cause and the condition of your teeth, another method may suit you better, so at the consultation we explain all four side by side.
Blanche works with an orthodontic specialist, so we can compare in one place whether braces, veneers or a combination of both is the better choice for you.
Can front teeth be done without drilling?
Small or gapped front teeth are well suited to veneers without drilling. Front teeth that protrude or are already large get less than 0.1 mm of reshaping so they don’t look bulky.
Front teeth that need no drilling
Small front teeth, gapped front teeth, front teeth where you only want to change the color
Front teeth that need slight reshaping
Protruding front teeth, front teeth that are already large, very dark discoloration
Front teeth that need treatment first
Gum inflammation, decay or severe teeth grinding
Natural-looking front teeth
need six things to work together
Teeth that are simply white and straight can actually look fake. For front teeth to look like your own, not just the color but also translucency, proportions and lines need to suit your face.
Brightness that suits your face and remaining teeth
We set the brightness by looking at your skin tone, lip color and the color of the teeth that aren’t being treated. The whitest shade isn’t always the most natural.
A clear look at the edges
Natural teeth let a little light through toward the edges. Without this translucency, teeth look flat and artificial even when the color matches.
How they relate to your lips
We set the length by how much of your front teeth shows with your mouth relaxed and slightly open, and when you smile. Too short can look aged; too long can look overpowering.
Central teeth · side teeth · canines
It looks natural when the central teeth are widest and the side teeth and canines appear gradually narrower. Making every tooth the same size looks unnatural.
An edge line that follows your lower lip
When the line along the edges of your front teeth gently follows the curve of your lower lip as you smile, it gives a relaxed look. A perfectly straight edge line can look stiff.
Left–right balance along the top of the teeth
If the gums cover the teeth to very different heights on each side, the teeth look different in length too. At the consultation, we look at the gum line as well when deciding tooth shape.
What makes them look natural
- We listen to the smile you want first, then design to your face shape and lip line
- We match color and translucency to the teeth left untreated
- No drilling or less than 0.1 mm of reshaping, so they don’t look bulky
- Made at Blanche Lab, our in-house lab, in direct contact with the treatment room
- Every plan uses Swiss ceramic
Front teeth veneers:
how your day goes
With the one-day option, consultation to bonding usually takes 4–5 hours on the day, or 5–6 hours for more teeth. It’s usually done without anesthesia or temporary veneers; we use anesthesia only when needed.
- 01
Consultation & exam
We check your smile, gums, decay and bite, and decide how many teeth are needed and whether no-prep or minimal-prep applies.
- 02
Front teeth design
We decide color, length, width ratio and smile line together to suit your face.
- 03
3D scan
A 3D intraoral scanner measures your teeth, so there’s no need to bite on impression material for long.
- 04
Made at Blanche Lab
Our in-house lab, Blanche Lab, makes your veneers from Swiss ceramic the same day.
- 05
Check, then bond
We check the color and shape together in the mirror, bond the veneers, then check your bite to finish.
Life after treatment:
what to know
You can go about your day as usual from the day your veneers are bonded. Front teeth are what you bite into food with, though, so changing a few habits helps them last longer and stay comfortable.
Speech
Because the teeth are not drilled or only slightly reshaped, thickness changes little. If the length or shape of your front teeth has changed, your tongue may feel odd for the first few days, but most people get used to it quickly.
Eating
You can eat normally. It’s best to avoid biting into hard things like ice, hard candy or food with bones using your front teeth.
Care
Brush and floss as usual. Regular check-ups to keep tartar from building up along the edges help them last longer.
Habits that help them last
- Cut hard food into small pieces and chew with your back teeth
- Brush and floss consistently
- Have the edges and gums checked regularly
- If you grind your teeth, ask about a protective guard
Habits to avoid
- Biting ice or hard things with your front teeth
- Opening bottle caps or packaging with your teeth
- Biting your nails or pens
- Waiting a long time after a veneer feels loose or chipped
Warranties by plan: Blanche BASIC 1 year, Blanche PLATINUM 5 years, Blanche Signature PLATINUM 10 years. If a veneer ever needs replacing, we remove it by laser and remake it without drilling your teeth further.
Lifespan and care →What to check when choosing
a clinic for your front teeth
Once changed, your front teeth are what you see in the mirror every day. Be sure to ask these questions at your consultation; we’ve also noted how Blanche does it.
- 01How much of my teeth will be removed?
- Blanche · Only fully no-prep or minimal-prep under 0.1 mm. No-prep and minimal-prep cost the same, so cost never changes the method.
- 02How do you decide the number of teeth?
- Blanche · We look at which teeth show when you smile, how far your concerns extend and how the color connects with your remaining teeth, and recommend only the teeth you need.
- 03Do you explain options other than veneers?
- Blanche · We work with an orthodontic specialist and compare braces and veneers side by side.
- 04Who designs and makes my veneers?
- Blanche · Blanche Signature PLATINUM is handled personally by Dr. Taehyung Kim, Chief Director. Veneers are made at Blanche Lab, our in-house lab, in direct contact with the treatment room.
- 05Are prices and warranties published upfront?
- Blanche · Per tooth: Blanche BASIC KRW 650,000 (≈ USD 480, 1-year warranty), Blanche PLATINUM KRW 850,000 (≈ USD 625, 5 years) and Blanche Signature PLATINUM KRW 1,500,000 (≈ USD 1,105, 10 years). The one-day option adds KRW 200,000 per tooth (VAT excluded).
- 06What happens if I need to replace them later?
- Blanche · We remove the existing veneers by laser and remake them without drilling your teeth further.
Front teeth veneers: frequently asked questions
How many front teeth veneers do I need?
Can I get veneers on just my two front teeth?
How much do front teeth veneers cost in Korea?
Gap between my front teeth: braces or veneers?
Can a chipped front tooth be fixed with a veneer?
Can front teeth veneers be done in one day?
Will my front teeth be sensitive after veneers?
4 or 6 front teeth veneers: which should I choose?
Do front teeth veneers mean removing a lot of tooth?
Do I need anesthesia or temporary veneers?
Can veneers get rid of black triangles?
Can I do just my small side teeth (microdontia)?
Do bunny teeth need to be reshaped?
Can a single front tooth that darkened after a root canal be fixed?
Will front teeth veneers change the way I speak?
When can I eat after treatment?
I’ve finished braces but still have a gap or small teeth.
What’s the warranty on front teeth veneers?
Can old front teeth veneers be replaced?
Medically reviewed by Dr. Taehyung Kim, Chief Director (Graduated from SNU School of Dentistry, Master of Dental Science; minimal-prep veneer seminar speaker) · Last updated
Minimal-prep veneer seminar speaker,
Dr. Taehyung Kim
He has held minimal-prep veneer seminars five times in Korea and abroad and still teaches dentists today. Blanche’s design and treatment standards were set by Dr. Taehyung Kim and Blanche Signature PLATINUM is treated by him personally.
- Seoul National University College of Dentistry
- Graduated from SNU School of Dentistry
- Master of Dental Science, Seoul National University
- Clinical Instructor, Ginza Shirayuri Dental Clinic (銀座しらゆり歯科), Japan
- Trained at US Columbia & UCLA Dental Hospitals
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