Cosmetic Dentistry: Getting Your Dream Smile

Author: Dr. David S. Eshom

Are you thinking about improving your smile? Maybe it's just your one front tooth or your full smile makeover. It is a scary proposition to touch such a sacred part of your body. This video podcast is dedicated to answer patient's questions as to how to get the best smile while preserving your teeth and gums. We will answer "Are porcelain veneers the best thing for my smile?" and "how much tooth structure is destroyed when getting porcelain veneers?". We will also discuss the best methods to get a great smile without grinding on your teeth. We will answer the question "Do you need to see a cosmetic dentist to get a smile makeover?" and "How can I save money when getting a new smile and white teeth?". We will answer questions submitted by our audience so you will get the most up to date and pressing issues addressed about the latest cosmetic dentistry techniques and procedures. Dr. Eshom, your host, has over 25 years of experience with treating thousands of patients so they get their best smiles. Dr. Eshom practices minimally invasive cosmetic dentistry in San Diego.
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The Age Old Question: Invisalign or Porcelain Veneers?
Monday, 5 October, 2026

Porcelain veneers can look amazing, but what if the smile you want doesn’t require grinding down healthy teeth at all? We sit down with Dr. David Esham, an AACD-credentialed cosmetic dentist with over 25 years of experience, to break down the real decision behind Invisalign vs porcelain veneers and why “minimally invasive” should be more than a buzzword when you’re planning a smile makeover.We walk through clear, real-world examples: a patient with crowded teeth and a narrow smile who gets a wide, symmetrical, veneer-like result through Invisalign, and another patient who chooses veneers for a tight deadline before a wedding. Along the way, we compare what matters most to patients: treatment time, total cost, and the hidden cost of losing irreplaceable tooth structure. Dr. Esham also explains why veneers don’t last forever and why preserving enamel can change your long-term dental future.We also get practical about smile design. We talk about placing teeth correctly within the face, lips, and cheeks to create a broader smile, and why that width is not just cosmetic. A better bite can reduce wear and fractures over time. Finally, we cover the cases where porcelain veneers are truly the better choice, like severe edge wear, mismatched tooth proportions, or wanting a shade of white that whitening cannot reach.Subscribe for more cosmetic dentistry guidance, share this with someone considering veneers, and leave a review with your biggest smile question so we can tackle it next.