Simon ahh fair enough lol. I was super interested because where I live in Australia a small 2 bedroom apartment costs like $450 a week (or over $300 USD). That’s over $23,000 ($15,600 USD) a year
@@alex-kj6sx u do realise ur primary teeth or baby teeth shud have all come out by the time ur 16 (at the absolute latest) They're obviously talking about adult teeth which can't be replaced naturally
Her smile was fine, but her central incisors were not. Due to her occlusion or perhaps she had a habit of sucking lemons, the incisal edges had been left thin and weak, prone to breaking. Veneers not only give her a nicer smile, but they also strengthen her incisal edges.
@Xochitl Murillo I pray that your personality is what people look at and not what is apparent. for verily a beautiful personality is better than having a good features with a bad heart
I agree with you, however we have to remember that not all people are born with good teeth. There are people that brush and floss their teeth and they still look fucked up because of bad genetics
@@user-i9r1q when I say bad teeth I'm not talking about teeth that aren't straight, I use braces myself. I'm talking about teeth that are weak as in they will easily get rotten no matter how much u clean them, I remember the case of a woman that couldn't eat because when she did so her teeth would heart because of how weak they were. In situations like that maybe getting fake teeth isn't the worst idea.
Why this was on my feed I'll never know. Meanwhile for the rest of us" average" Americans we are lucky if we can afford to get a cavity filled considering what dentists charge.
Kids under 18 get free dental care in uk... But my old teacher told us that when she turned 18 (when it's no longer free) she went for a check up at the dentist and it was so expensive she only goes when she absolutely has to now 😂
Mainstream beauty standards has violated the most intimate parts of people. ”Imperfections” are what make us human, what make us original. It is so satisfying to see different smiles, facial structure, and body types. If you're reading this just know you're perfect✨
Yes. My dental lecturers always tell us: No matter how good you are in your clinical work, if you have a bad dental technician your patients will still be unhappy. I’m a clinical year student (Year 4. DDS is a 5 year course in Msia), and this is definitely true. Thank you to all dental technicians
I work at a dental lab. This guy is pretty good but $80k is crazy. You can get the same thing done for about 1/50th of that price. His material costs are less than a few hundred dollars per case at most. He is charging for his skill and labor. Most dentists don’t make their own crowns or veneers, they have a lab do it for them. For the lady in the video she just had slightly crooked teeth. A local lab and dentist could have done that case and get close to the same effect for a few thousand dollars final cost to the patient. Edit: He has his own technicians. Those are the guys really doing all the work of actually crafting the veneers while the dentist makes most of the money.
Justin Couch Would you recommend this process done with a person “me”, having a grey front tooth due to trauma early on in life? I have had a emergency root canal done, the gum and front tooth is uneven compared to the rest of my teeth. Any tips or advice?
Wavy K Your situation would be a crown instead of a veneer. There is a special opaquing process that can block out the dark color of the stump (the root canal). They basically paint the metal part white before cementing the crown on. This is one way to go, you would likely need a new crown made. Second option use a PFM (porcelain fused to metal) crown. This is a metal coping with porcelain on top of it. The shade of the stump will not show through since the inner part of the crown is already metal. Third option is to have a new root canal done. The lab can fabricate a new post in that is made from zirconia or composite instead of metal. A lot of high end labs will also offer a service for a custom shade. You will have an extra visit where after the doctor preps you tooth you go directly to the lab that is making your crown and have the technician take your shade. It will cost more but if you are not happy with the shade it is the way to go. Of course I am not a doctor so I would discuss these methods with your dentist and see what option and price works for you. The first option is most likely the cheapest with the third being the best but most expensive. Either way you have it done you can always request a custom shade from the lab for the best result. You can also have the tooth extracted and an implant placed but this is more time consuming and expensive than anything else. Hope this helps. 😁 Edit: If the gum line is too low you may need an implant with a bone graft. This will bring the height of the tissue even with the rest of the teeth, as long as it is surgically possible. You can also have a crown designed with pink porcelain at the tissue level to mimic the appearance of your gums and even out the level of the teeth.
Justin Couch Wow I definitely appreciate the time and insight into you’re reply👍 Ps: the trauma pushed the gums and tooth up. You are saying the specialist can replicate my gums so it can be more centered and aligned?
Wavy K If you do just a regular crown they can add pink porcelain on the bottom of the crown that looks like tissue. It’s not the best but will look okay. It may be possible to have a tissue graft by an oral surgeon. An implant with a bone graft would be best in my opinion. They would extract your tooth, cut the gums and add a mesh that will grow into new bone. It may be multiple grafts depending how it heals and how deep it is. Then you can add or graft more tissue on top of that as well. Next a surgeon would drill an implant into that new bone. A custom titanium or zirconia prosthesis would screw on top of the platform and a crown would be cemented to that. It would require months of healing until ready for the final crown but it would be the best method esthetically. You would need to talk to an oral surgeon about having an implant and graft. They will need to take an X-ray (CT scan) of your jaw first to see if this is even possible. It wouldn’t be cheap because you need a surgeon to place the implant and a dentist to do the crown usually. Consult an oral surgeon in your area. Look online because some are definitely better than others, it would not be a thing to try to look for the best price on but who has better results. You definitely have options it may come down to the cost being an issue as you have a bit more complicated situation than just veneers. For an implant all said and done you may spend a few thousand dollars even just for one tooth.
Justin Couch Okay last reply😅 Although you are very knowledgeable, from a financial standpoint, which procedure would you recommend to have this process done without breaking the bank but still look like the dentist did a good job?
@@Noemi-fv1dd there's are types of dental fillers such as amalgam, composite, and GIC. Amalgam is black in colour, while the other two are the same color as our teeth. So I think the one in her mouth is amalgam while yours is either composite or GIC. Amalgam is cheaper and stronger but lack aesthetic and is actually toxic to us :((
My mother works with a doctor who does very similar work. The cases they do are amazing. They can give cancer patients, people who survived accidents, and those in recovery for eating disorders gorgeous reconstructed smiles.
just so you all know, this dentist did a wonderful job of making a brand of himself - 4000 dollars for one veneer is outrageous. most dentists could do them as well, or even better for way less than the costs mentioned in this video.
Yea and then they chip or break after a year or two. Trust I paid $2000 for mines and thanksgiving 2016 they broke off where the patch work was done. I was so hurt 😭
This is CUSTOM work. Not cookie-cutter veneers that you see everywhere. Even celebrities who spend thousands upon thousands end up with square looking teeth. I can appreciate the work and the art that goes into crafting custom work.
They do last life time but FDA says They can’t say it lasts longer. But the former king of SA got these done and lasted him nearly 39 years before he died
As a dentist in France, that a big shame, veneers is put without isolation, the préparation is really agressive. And the prices is absurd. That cost 400-600 euros for one veneers in france
Curious question: Why do so many Americans have black teeth? I am from Africa where almost no one gets regular dental care and I have never seen anyone with black teeth.
Don Lasky could also be a difference of diet. Typically most Americans consume a wide variety of sugary and fried foods. Can usually do some damage to your teeth.
My Name Is Lol, no it’s $25, but it lasts a long time because it’s really dense. He also has whitener, lip balm, scrubs etc. They’re reasonably priced in my opinion. The toothpaste was rated the best whitening toothpaste in 2018, so it’s worth it.
lol. you aint gonna make a living like this guy. All he did was buy a office from a previous Celebrity dentist. Dentists are a dime a dozen. One on every damn block.
@@camiepotatopattie8754 Looks like it varies, but like the dentist was saying at 4:54, he's trying to be "minimally invasive," although tooth preps involve shaving teeth enamel (no prep veneers are available as an option, but veneers in general run the risk of your natural tooth developing issues). My opinion is that I would never get veneers or crowns placed over healthy teeth for aesthetic reasons. Invisalign is a better option if I really wanted to improve my smile. :)
@@lidaiscool and also shaving a tooth down leaves the nerve of the tooth more exposed so they will probably have to have a root cannel some time in the future
There are famous bollywood actors who have that and seriously they have the cutest and nicest smiles ever. They are all ridiculously good looking and ser those fangs make them look so good when they smile.
@@user-pw8jk5ug6c haha this guy isn’t doing anything that any good, aesthetic dentist doesn’t do. This is standard in many many dental offices. This guy has just marketed to celebrities successfully
@@SirPhillyLeong this is correct but the manufacturer price compared to the price that is being mentioned is way out of proportion. These materials are purchased for cheap in large quantities for labs so regardless this is extremely overpriced but that is just the way it is.
@@crodriguez2093 wow can you talk more about this. Is there another Dentist that you respect that does Veeners and sets realistic prices as I dont want to get scammed.
These are just way overpriced. The materials and labor for veneers don't really cost that much. I live in South America, and got them done for 5k and they look great. I don't mind paying 5k every 15 years to have a great smile. My teeth aren't shaved down either.
That woman had an entire mouth full of amalgam fillings that she didn’t replace with composite filling but spent a BMW worth on veneers. 😂 Priorities etc.....
Amalgam fillings are better for posterior teeth due to them being able to withstand a higher occlusal force. Composite fillings on posterior teeth do not last long. Also, replacing working amalgam fillings for aesthetic reasons is contraindicated and most dentists will not recommend it.
Mason K That’s outdated information from the 90s. Composite materials today are much more advanced and last just as long, it all depends if a dentist is buying quality materials and not cheap brands from China.
@@dcentral Nope. You're incorrect. This is literally what's being taught in dental school. Even the newest 6th generation composite resins can't match up to the physical characteristics of amalgam.
Feels nice to genetically be born with straight teeth. Having fake teeth is too expensive for my budget. Honestly I think braces and teeth whitening is all it takes to have a nice smile. Having a generic base of teeth is boring. I think it’s cute to see certain imperfections in smiles.
Cant beat gentics if gods gifted you with natual white straight teeth i can promise you it will look better than any veneers no matter how much you pay
Wojtek Czaderna I read somewhere that if you whiten your teeth it’s pretty much stripping your enamel. I don’t use anything to whiten my teeth myself. My teeth aren’t bright white nor yellow, I think they’re just healthy which is all that matters anyway.
Wojtek Czaderna nonsense my teeth are naturally very white and are very strong due to the fact the enamel is thicker the reason why teeth are yellow in the first place is due to the fact the enamel is thinner which shows more of the dentin
@@shine7103 Having *yellow* teeth isn't an actual problem, just a cosmetic one. Brushing your teeth regularly to get all the sugar and w.e off of them keeps them healthy.
Expensive but worth it. You already pay more than 1 thousand for a tooth somewhere else and not look the same. Not everyone can make a good veneer this good. This guy is an artist. This guy perfects your imperfection.
He is robbing patients, all veneers are minimally invasive which is what differs them from crowns. Here in the uk there is no such term as ‘aesthetic dentist’ which seems to be the specialist title he is giving himself’ which will land you in hot water here because you’re misleading patients into thinking you’re a specialist. We have restorative dentists and prosthodontists which are recognised specialists and they told me than the perfect smile is definitely not to do with ‘embracing the imperfection’ which was outlined in the video but rather it’s all about symmetry, the slight angle of teeth towards the midline, the gum margins being slightly shifted to the corner of the mouth, the golden proportion, curvature of teeth follows the lower lip and of course the shade. But hey it’s making him money so if I were him I’d milk it too
Restorative dentist is not a recognized specialist. Not all veneers are minimally invasive - it depends on how it is prepared. Unfortunately some dentists do remove more tooth structure than is necessary for a veneer which is not considered minimally invasive. Nowadays, certain materials have better strength and properties that allow for minimal preparation. However like all services and products, quality varies. You will pay a different price for a Toyota Camry vs. a Lamborghini Aventador. Are you being robbed if you purchase the Lambo? Depends on who you ask I suppose :)
@@allen5805 restorative dentist is most definitely a specialist, it’s a combination of prosthodontics, endodontics and periodontics. Look it up on the GDC, it’s the most complex speciality
@Prince Wojak I get what you mean, but honestly any good dental lab can do exactly what he does for £200-£400 per tooth and incorporate these natural features such as a more transparent edge at the tip of the tooth etc. This dentist is doing nothing special trust me
@@teletubbypo318 In the US, it depends on the restorative dentist’s degree as “restorative dentist” is not a recognized ADA specialty. If it is a prosthodontist, then yes that is considered a specialist. If it is a GP, then no, that is not a specialist. But since you are in the UK, it may be different. Things are different in the US. What may be ok here may not be ok where you are and vice versa.
@@teletubbypo318 you keep saying “trust me, a lab can can make these for 200-400, trust me trust me.” Okay, then show us a lab that has a ceramist that can layer like like this and is only charging that little per tooth 😂
That’s wild to me that you would have a doctor laser down your own teeth that are real and healthy to put fakes on top, if your teeth aren’t in meth mouth shape.
The pressure of having good teeth here is insane. I could understand why she would be insecure about it, but in my opinion, she looks fine. Nothing severely crooked, spaces or abnormalities.
You shouldn't be surprised , There are naturally pretty ladies having implants , fillers and what not. That's just how the world works. Of course there are special needs people too who actually need them 😊
I thought orthodontists exist to align your teeth... but apparently that’s too cheap of an option, those rich people prefer cutting their healthy teeth to put on fake ones lol
For anyone interested, the type of veneer is a major factor in the final price (including the Dentist's Fee). For ex. Zirconia (strongest, expensive asf) vs Porcelain (strong, fairly priced imo) vs Composite veneer (most common, affordable, prone to staining). I get why some people say to just take care of your teeth, floss, brush, etc. But this is more than just a trend - it supports your mouth's musculature and even accent your cheekbones. And I haven't even touched on the fact that a warm smile is a universal language of kindness - especially when your job requires you to meet a lot of people (first impressions matter!). So for anyone interested in getting veneers, don't go for the cheaper options. INVEST. And it doesn't necessarily have to be Apa- levels but don't be afraid to save up for them, just like I did. Take care and stay safe.💛
His work is good but it's easy to find similarly great dentists that do the same thing but for cheaper. It doesn't have to be that expensive to look perfect. I've seen several gorgeous veneers
Her problem didn't need braces as a main solution besides some people don't want to wait for long time to get their teeth adjusted many people prefer short timed procedures
this is a whole different level of cosmetic dentistry, the changes that lady has been given are subtle, but they make a huge difference to her smile, very naturalistic, still slightly imperfect, and not too white or fake looking, there is artistry going on here and if you can afford it then why not.
Probably the one who punches got hurt or the one with real teeth got his or her teeth broken. Veneers are stronger than natural tooth enamel. while natural tooth have hardness of 5 Mohr's proclein veneers stands at 7 Mohr's.
My dad was a dental technician. He said back in the 1990s that Sharon Stone’s teeth were considered ideally shaped and proportioned. Clients would sometimes bring him a picture of her smiling and say that’s the kind of teeth they wanted.
It’s funny how people in the comments are saying this is just what an average dentist does but I don’t like you know the precautions and details this procedure has. Plus this is done very fast and is very sturdy. I think it would be worth the money
Very well done, informative video. The before and after photos at (6:10) were super. Great job Dr. Michael Apa. These comments are from a dentist: Dr. George Whitehead D.D.S.
I don't get why ppl in this comment section are so mad. He is offering a service and ppl are willing to pay for it! He is not a thief or villain, he is a smart individual who knows his craft pretty well. What sets him apart from other dentist is the convenience at which these veneers are applied and given to the patient. He know what sells. He is not stealing from anyone. If most Americans have poor dental care it is not bc of him but bc their government failed them.
Guys, guys, calm down. There’s nothing wrong with the price tag cause if there was people wouldn’t pay for it. He believes that his work is worth 80k and so do his patients. If you think it’s easy doing that kind of work, go ahead and try! Dr Apa, respect
I have worked will MANY doctors who do a much better job than him and don't charge that much. I've SEEN much better work done. THis man is ROBBING people because his patients don't know any better. It's the equivalent of letting someone live in your closet for $80,000 a year and telling them it's a palace when down the road you could have a house for $20,000 a year. He is greedy and wants to live a celebrity lifestyle. That's all.
I had to have a top row of 6 veneers due to bad and no dental insurance growing up. My dentist only charged $1,000 out of pocket and i love mine. I went with natural looking teeth, vs the IG smile and super bright white. I didn’t wanna look like everyone else. Why the hell he charges this much to make everyone look the same is beyond me.
When a smile costs 40 years of my house rent
You spend only $2,000 on rent a year!? That’s
@@Trathaal 😂😂🤣
@@Trathaal Brazil
Simon ahh fair enough lol. I was super interested because where I live in Australia a small 2 bedroom apartment costs like $450 a week (or over $300 USD). That’s over $23,000 ($15,600 USD) a year
Trathaal a one story house could go for 23k in is
It’s a crazy where this exists in the same world where people pull out their own teeth because they have no access to care...
It's not wrong to pull out your own primary teeth. They're supposed to be pushed out naturally
Same country*
alex jim pyre is not talking about primary teeth
@@alex-kj6sx u do realise ur primary teeth or baby teeth shud have all come out by the time ur 16 (at the absolute latest)
They're obviously talking about adult teeth which can't be replaced naturally
Just look at the fed repo. Targeted 1 trillion to bail out failed fat cats last few weeks. So you know where all your money goes. Like this.
Her original smile was absolutely fine. Its crazy how the world makes u think your never perfect...u never will be. Embrace it
Yeah, it was beautiful, but if she wants it, then she can get it.
Could have used a partial veneer to level out the top I would say. Fine enough as is I agree also.
Her smile was fine, but her central incisors were not. Due to her occlusion or perhaps she had a habit of sucking lemons, the incisal edges had been left thin and weak, prone to breaking. Veneers not only give her a nicer smile, but they also strengthen her incisal edges.
@Xochitl Murillo I pray that your personality is what people look at and not what is apparent. for verily a beautiful personality is better than having a good features with a bad heart
Humans have distorted perceptions..especially the rich ones..
I rather have real teeth. Just brush, floss and limit sugar. But broooo this man must be a millionaire!
I agree with you, however we have to remember that not all people are born with good teeth.
There are people that brush and floss their teeth and they still look fucked up because of bad genetics
Teeth color is natural to be yellow
@@user-i9r1q when I say bad teeth I'm not talking about teeth that aren't straight, I use braces myself.
I'm talking about teeth that are weak as in they will easily get rotten no matter how much u clean them, I remember the case of a woman that couldn't eat because when she did so her teeth would heart because of how weak they were. In situations like that maybe getting fake teeth isn't the worst idea.
@@lolzboiii8371 yes!
Lol your just lucky enough to be born with good teeth
I always find that little imperfection or character is what makes a smile beautiful.
People who don't have a mouth:
Beautiful
True, the same smile could have been enhanced just by doing a little Composite on just one central incisor.
No grinding at all!
Whoever sculpted those veneers could do a mean set of Acrylics 💅 lol
Redd Foxx 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I know right!
It's crazy that a dentist invented acrylic nails.
PERIODT
@@sushii_10 no way. She may be able to paint her nails but sculpting nail enchantments are not her thing.
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Why this was on my feed I'll never know. Meanwhile for the rest of us" average" Americans we are lucky if we can afford to get a cavity filled considering what dentists charge.
That's the same in Europe too...(maybe a little cheaper)
Kids under 18 get free dental care in uk...
But my old teacher told us that when she turned 18 (when it's no longer free) she went for a check up at the dentist and it was so expensive she only goes when she absolutely has to now 😂
@@zak3172 Where I'm from check ups are free but getting a cavity filled is around 50 euros
The reason health coverage is so expensive is because the equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc.
That sucks. My dad sketches and molds the veneers so I have plenty in case I lose em 😂
He looks like a villain on a Marvel movies
Looks like the scientist in the amazing spider man 2
Like a hot one tho
Hahaha I think it’s his hair and the way he stares that makes him look like one. 🤣
the king of cool 🤣👏🏾😆
He's got that geek chic look
6:00 "I'm smilling more in the pictures"
If you spend 80Grand on your teeth you better smile hell up. 🤣🤣🤣
Mainstream beauty standards has violated the most intimate parts of people. ”Imperfections” are what make us human, what make us original. It is so satisfying to see different smiles, facial structure, and body types. If you're reading this just know you're perfect✨
Truthfully yes
You better be opening your mouth a lot after paying that much for your teeth
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The Dental Technicians are the hidden heroes of the story.
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Yes. My dental lecturers always tell us: No matter how good you are in your clinical work, if you have a bad dental technician your patients will still be unhappy.
I’m a clinical year student (Year 4. DDS is a 5 year course in Msia), and this is definitely true. Thank you to all dental technicians
Yes. they are.
Exactly.
Thank you :3
I work at a dental lab. This guy is pretty good but $80k is crazy. You can get the same thing done for about 1/50th of that price. His material costs are less than a few hundred dollars per case at most. He is charging for his skill and labor. Most dentists don’t make their own crowns or veneers, they have a lab do it for them. For the lady in the video she just had slightly crooked teeth. A local lab and dentist could have done that case and get close to the same effect for a few thousand dollars final cost to the patient.
Edit: He has his own technicians. Those are the guys really doing all the work of actually crafting the veneers while the dentist makes most of the money.
Justin Couch
Would you recommend this process done with a person “me”, having a grey front tooth due to trauma early on in life? I have had a emergency root canal done, the gum and front tooth is uneven compared to the rest of my teeth.
Any tips or advice?
Wavy K Your situation would be a crown instead of a veneer. There is a special opaquing process that can block out the dark color of the stump (the root canal). They basically paint the metal part white before cementing the crown on. This is one way to go, you would likely need a new crown made. Second option use a PFM (porcelain fused to metal) crown. This is a metal coping with porcelain on top of it. The shade of the stump will not show through since the inner part of the crown is already metal. Third option is to have a new root canal done. The lab can fabricate a new post in that is made from zirconia or composite instead of metal. A lot of high end labs will also offer a service for a custom shade. You will have an extra visit where after the doctor preps you tooth you go directly to the lab that is making your crown and have the technician take your shade. It will cost more but if you are not happy with the shade it is the way to go. Of course I am not a doctor so I would discuss these methods with your dentist and see what option and price works for you. The first option is most likely the cheapest with the third being the best but most expensive. Either way you have it done you can always request a custom shade from the lab for the best result. You can also have the tooth extracted and an implant placed but this is more time consuming and expensive than anything else. Hope this helps. 😁
Edit: If the gum line is too low you may need an implant with a bone graft. This will bring the height of the tissue even with the rest of the teeth, as long as it is surgically possible. You can also have a crown designed with pink porcelain at the tissue level to mimic the appearance of your gums and even out the level of the teeth.
Justin Couch
Wow I definitely appreciate the time and insight into you’re reply👍
Ps: the trauma pushed the gums and tooth up. You are saying the specialist can replicate my gums so it can be more centered and aligned?
Wavy K If you do just a regular crown they can add pink porcelain on the bottom of the crown that looks like tissue. It’s not the best but will look okay. It may be possible to have a tissue graft by an oral surgeon. An implant with a bone graft would be best in my opinion. They would extract your tooth, cut the gums and add a mesh that will grow into new bone. It may be multiple grafts depending how it heals and how deep it is. Then you can add or graft more tissue on top of that as well. Next a surgeon would drill an implant into that new bone. A custom titanium or zirconia prosthesis would screw on top of the platform and a crown would be cemented to that. It would require months of healing until ready for the final crown but it would be the best method esthetically. You would need to talk to an oral surgeon about having an implant and graft. They will need to take an X-ray (CT scan) of your jaw first to see if this is even possible. It wouldn’t be cheap because you need a surgeon to place the implant and a dentist to do the crown usually. Consult an oral surgeon in your area. Look online because some are definitely better than others, it would not be a thing to try to look for the best price on but who has better results. You definitely have options it may come down to the cost being an issue as you have a bit more complicated situation than just veneers. For an implant all said and done you may spend a few thousand dollars even just for one tooth.
Justin Couch Okay last reply😅
Although you are very knowledgeable, from a financial standpoint, which procedure would you recommend to have this process done without breaking the bank but still look like the dentist did a good job?
His name is apa and he spends most of his days flying...
Ok as an Avatar fan that was so funny😂😂😂😂
Lol. I know!! 😂😂 I love Appa
Me too
There is a difference between having a beautiful smile and having the beautiful ability to smile.
Wow that woman has a lot of fillings
yeah, for someone her age, I suspect she was either in her late 20s or early 30s, that's a lot of filling, almost all the back teeth
I just have one question. Why are those fillers black? I have fillers too but they match the colour of my teeth.
@@Noemi-fv1dd there's are types of dental fillers such as amalgam, composite, and GIC. Amalgam is black in colour, while the other two are the same color as our teeth.
So I think the one in her mouth is amalgam while yours is either composite or GIC. Amalgam is cheaper and stronger but lack aesthetic and is actually toxic to us :((
Wan Ayuni Oh I see. Thanks for your answer. 😄
@@Noemi-fv1dd me too
My mother works with a doctor who does very similar work. The cases they do are amazing. They can give cancer patients, people who survived accidents, and those in recovery for eating disorders gorgeous reconstructed smiles.
Hi, where are they located?
just so you all know, this dentist did a wonderful job of making a brand of himself - 4000 dollars for one veneer is outrageous. most dentists could do them as well, or even better for way less than the costs mentioned in this video.
He’s hustling
Yea and then they chip or break after a year or two. Trust I paid $2000 for mines and thanksgiving 2016 they broke off where the patch work was done. I was so hurt 😭
This is CUSTOM work. Not cookie-cutter veneers that you see everywhere. Even celebrities who spend thousands upon thousands end up with square looking teeth. I can appreciate the work and the art that goes into crafting custom work.
This man is in his own league.
@@noelr1010ur right, not only is it custom work, it’s the MOST custom work in the world. There is nothing more custom than a veneer :)
If I’m paying $80,000 for a pair of teeth it better last my whole life not just 15-20 years🤦♀️
They do last life time but FDA says They can’t say it lasts longer. But the former king of SA got these done and lasted him nearly 39 years before he died
But not all celebrities do this technique like Ronaldo have real teeth and he made his teeth straight using invisalign
@@dudedude365 that’s not true lol
Some thing a broke person would say
@@dudedude365 R7 has fake teeth
As a dentist in France, that a big shame, veneers is put without isolation, the préparation is really agressive. And the prices is absurd. That cost 400-600 euros for one veneers in france
Bien dit :)
That’s a lie !! several french dentists know how to prepare and place veneers - good and bad dentists are everywhere ...
@@drissabderrhamane7948 sure, but when you are bad, you dont charge 80 000 dollars for crap veneer
@Prince Wojak sure
@Prince Wojak I have a veneer. All veneers are custom veneers. This guy is just mugging in the name of celebrity dentist lol
Seeing this makes me not ever want to take my smile for granted and I’ll continue to floss to keep it maintained.
So she can afford crazy expensive veneers but not white fillers that match her back teeth?
Or she just figured it doesn't matter because it's the back teeth. Not like people are gonna look in her mouth like that lol
Curious question: Why do so many Americans have black teeth? I am from Africa where almost no one gets regular dental care and I have never seen anyone with black teeth.
Don Lasky could also be a difference of diet. Typically most Americans consume a wide variety of sugary and fried foods. Can usually do some damage to your teeth.
@@aluminium4303 those fillings made Me very sick. I had them replaced with white ones and I feel so much better. The silver fillings are TOXIC.
Adriana C Preferences 🤷🏽♀️
Some old people in poor countries have only two or three teeth left are still smiling and don‘t give a damn
😂😂😂😂
That’s good, enjoy life cuz ur gonna die anyway. In the end those veneers or having two teeth won’t matter in our graves
Thats an exception however you need teeth to eat
@@DIYTEA and you shit tennis balls
No steaks for them haha
This is a lot of money, but no denying this guys talent. Master ceramists, minimal prep, extreme attention to detail. Not all dentists are the same.
He also has a line of oral care products called Apa Beauty. I’ve tried the toothpaste and it’s excellent.
All it takes is money$
Is it like $800 a tube? 😁
@@mynameis999 7000 a tube
@@normalperson6886 no bruh it 5500 thousand
My Name Is Lol, no it’s $25, but it lasts a long time because it’s really dense. He also has whitener, lip balm, scrubs etc. They’re reasonably priced in my opinion. The toothpaste was rated the best whitening toothpaste in 2018, so it’s worth it.
This is the inspiration I was looking for as I’m a dental student in the middle of an existencial crisis
same lol.
That's me rn
Same
😂😂😂😂😂
lol. you aint gonna make a living like this guy. All he did was buy a office from a previous Celebrity dentist. Dentists are a dime a dozen. One on every damn block.
When you spend $80,000 and realise your friend did the same for less than $8000 😅
Ikr?
M lll for his entire mouth?
Where can you get your whole mouth done for $8,000? 👀
@@Alexis_M777 Check out instagram doctormazeika, he can:)
Go anywhere but America
I don’t care how ugly my smile is, I’m not getting my teeth shaved down to nubs wtf.
Woah I didn’t think they shave at all for veneers, I thought that was just for crowns.
@@camiepotatopattie8754 Looks like it varies, but like the dentist was saying at 4:54, he's trying to be "minimally invasive," although tooth preps involve shaving teeth enamel (no prep veneers are available as an option, but veneers in general run the risk of your natural tooth developing issues). My opinion is that I would never get veneers or crowns placed over healthy teeth for aesthetic reasons. Invisalign is a better option if I really wanted to improve my smile. :)
@@lidaiscool and also shaving a tooth down leaves the nerve of the tooth more exposed so they will probably have to have a root cannel some time in the future
@@camiepotatopattie8754 yeah they don’t shave it completely like crowns but they do shave quite abit
I had to do that to get permanent gold teeth. It’s so fucked up to look at when you have a mouth full of numbs.
I literally have fangs people think I'm a daemon when I smile 😂 but I love them because it is me
Omg me toooo
There are famous bollywood actors who have that and seriously they have the cutest and nicest smiles ever. They are all ridiculously good looking and ser those fangs make them look so good when they smile.
I don't see the 80k difference
Look a little lower, at her bank statements.
🤣🤣
@@user-pw8jk5ug6c haha this guy isn’t doing anything that any good, aesthetic dentist doesn’t do. This is standard in many many dental offices. This guy has just marketed to celebrities successfully
She only got 8 teeth. Not the whole mouth.
Prices can make your smile disappear 😂
Looool
Wrong. He creates 5000 veneers, but he charges 80000. Sells them to people who don't care they're being scammed.
I work for a dental lab and this is correct lol
@@crodriguez2093 And the ceramist is the real artist who does 90% of the work.
@@SirPhillyLeong this is correct but the manufacturer price compared to the price that is being mentioned is way out of proportion. These materials are purchased for cheap in large quantities for labs so regardless this is extremely overpriced but that is just the way it is.
@@crodriguez2093 wow can you talk more about this. Is there another Dentist that you respect that does Veeners and sets realistic prices as I dont want to get scammed.
THEY CAN AFFORD TO BE TAKEN OVER... well at least they’re smiling pretty when they leave.. I’m jealous!
A shame they just last 15 -20 years. For that kind of money it's not that long actually.
Well, and you're shaving away your real teeth...what a deal.
@@lanycera Yeah that always really freaks me out too, specially when the natural teeth are healthy and straight to start with
These are just way overpriced. The materials and labor for veneers don't really cost that much. I live in South America, and got them done for 5k and they look great. I don't mind paying 5k every 15 years to have a great smile. My teeth aren't shaved down either.
yea! why not get braces and it lasts you forever? I'm confused.
@@melodyishere1908 braces only straighten your teeth. Doesn’t change the shape of the tooth
That woman had an entire mouth full of amalgam fillings that she didn’t replace with composite filling but spent a BMW worth on veneers. 😂 Priorities etc.....
dcentral I’m glad somebody else noticed lol
Amalgam fillings are better for posterior teeth due to them being able to withstand a higher occlusal force. Composite fillings on posterior teeth do not last long. Also, replacing working amalgam fillings for aesthetic reasons is contraindicated and most dentists will not recommend it.
Mason K That’s outdated information from the 90s. Composite materials today are much more advanced and last just as long, it all depends if a dentist is buying quality materials and not cheap brands from China.
@@dcentral Nope. You're incorrect. This is literally what's being taught in dental school. Even the newest 6th generation composite resins can't match up to the physical characteristics of amalgam.
@@dcentral Still taking out adequate functional fillings not a sound choice
I love how natural they look. But if I’m going to spend 80k, I kinda want them to look supernatural!
after seeing the before and after I was like:
that's 80k? wth!?
That's what I thought too. I could tell they were fake. They looked cheapish honestly.
Looks the same actually. Everything is in the head
@@governorhunter734 IKR? the doctor is bragging about his technique but the results are meh 😑
River Zane yeah they look fake
It's 80k for a whole mouth, she did just a few teeth
Feels nice to genetically be born with straight teeth. Having fake teeth is too expensive for my budget. Honestly I think braces and teeth whitening is all it takes to have a nice smile. Having a generic base of teeth is boring. I think it’s cute to see certain imperfections in smiles.
Violett Reyes I agree, I have one slightly crooked tooth on my front bottom teeth and I like it 😁I think it adds character.
Cant beat gentics if gods gifted you with natual white straight teeth i can promise you it will look better than any veneers no matter how much you pay
Interesting fact is that white teeth are weaker than more yeallowish ones.
Teeth whitening is also a process which makes them more vulnerable.
Wojtek Czaderna I read somewhere that if you whiten your teeth it’s pretty much stripping your enamel. I don’t use anything to whiten my teeth myself. My teeth aren’t bright white nor yellow, I think they’re just healthy which is all that matters anyway.
Wojtek Czaderna nonsense my teeth are naturally very white and are very strong due to the fact the enamel is thicker the reason why teeth are yellow in the first place is due to the fact the enamel is thinner which shows more of the dentin
When you ask for perfection, what exactly do you get? Sometimes, our little imperfections are what makes us unique.
Incredible! The artistry alone to do this is just remarkable. Say what you want about the price, but you gotta admit it's impressive.
anybody can admit its impressive just not the price part
Talk about insecurities, it's all in the mind of a person.
I'm offended by that.
Jack Baker 😂😂😂
I never seen a bunch of haters over someone else's teeth my god y'all act like it changed her face structure.
It's just teeth y'all tripping.
Her teeth were worn down because her bite was off.
Now it's fixed.
It's ok to fix your insecurities. Mind is very important.
Tbh some people look weird smiling w perfect straight teeth. The imperfect natural looking smile looks better imo
Brush your teeth everyday and reduce sugar
This doesn't really works,well it does a littler but some people's teeth became yellow due to gene or health. Zig zag teeth is cuz of the growth?
It can help but some people grind their teeth at night and it ruins their teeth
@KhakiGirl dats why i said "a "little
@@shine7103 Having *yellow* teeth isn't an actual problem, just a cosmetic one. Brushing your teeth regularly to get all the sugar and w.e off of them keeps them healthy.
I think don't use bad words and your teeth will be fine lol
The key to his magic is that you can't tell that they are veneers... Magnificent 🤔❤️
Expensive but worth it. You already pay more than 1 thousand for a tooth somewhere else and not look the same. Not everyone can make a good veneer this good. This guy is an artist. This guy perfects your imperfection.
He is robbing patients, all veneers are minimally invasive which is what differs them from crowns. Here in the uk there is no such term as ‘aesthetic dentist’ which seems to be the specialist title he is giving himself’ which will land you in hot water here because you’re misleading patients into thinking you’re a specialist. We have restorative dentists and prosthodontists which are recognised specialists and they told me than the perfect smile is definitely not to do with ‘embracing the imperfection’ which was outlined in the video but rather it’s all about symmetry, the slight angle of teeth towards the midline, the gum margins being slightly shifted to the corner of the mouth, the golden proportion, curvature of teeth follows the lower lip and of course the shade. But hey it’s making him money so if I were him I’d milk it too
Restorative dentist is not a recognized specialist.
Not all veneers are minimally invasive - it depends on how it is prepared. Unfortunately some dentists do remove more tooth structure than is necessary for a veneer which is not considered minimally invasive. Nowadays, certain materials have better strength and properties that allow for minimal preparation.
However like all services and products, quality varies. You will pay a different price for a Toyota Camry vs. a Lamborghini Aventador. Are you being robbed if you purchase the Lambo? Depends on who you ask I suppose :)
@@allen5805 restorative dentist is most definitely a specialist, it’s a combination of prosthodontics, endodontics and periodontics. Look it up on the GDC, it’s the most complex speciality
@Prince Wojak I get what you mean, but honestly any good dental lab can do exactly what he does for £200-£400 per tooth and incorporate these natural features such as a more transparent edge at the tip of the tooth etc. This dentist is doing nothing special trust me
@@teletubbypo318 In the US, it depends on the restorative dentist’s degree as “restorative dentist” is not a recognized ADA specialty. If it is a prosthodontist, then yes that is considered a specialist. If it is a GP, then no, that is not a specialist. But since you are in the UK, it may be different. Things are different in the US. What may be ok here may not be ok where you are and vice versa.
@@teletubbypo318 you keep saying “trust me, a lab can can make these for 200-400, trust me trust me.” Okay, then show us a lab that has a ceramist that can layer like like this and is only charging that little per tooth 😂
Guys her mouth isn’t $80,000 he clearly said 4 Veneers at the top and 4 at the bottom and at $4000 a tooth that’s $32,000 for her set.
JJ ikr cause 36,000 is super cheap!
Still overpriced
@@Maya-ud4se bro dosent know math
That's still a year's worth of my college tuition asdfghjkl
@@Maya-ud4se 36000 could pay for my braces 7 times
That’s wild to me that you would have a doctor laser down your own teeth that are real and healthy to put fakes on top, if your teeth aren’t in meth mouth shape.
Yeah, veneer for broken teeth i understand, but cutting down teeth to insert fake ones..murica!
Same, it's the thing my nightmares are made of. I would never do that to my healthy natural tooth.
The pressure of having good teeth here is insane. I could understand why she would be insecure about it, but in my opinion, she looks fine. Nothing severely crooked, spaces or abnormalities.
You shouldn't be surprised , There are naturally pretty ladies having implants , fillers and what not.
That's just how the world works.
Of course there are special needs people too who actually need them 😊
I thought orthodontists exist to align your teeth... but apparently that’s too cheap of an option, those rich people prefer cutting their healthy teeth to put on fake ones lol
Her smile was fine in the BEFORE shot. I would be happy to have her BEFORE smile!
She looked so good with the before teeth
“I don’t like my gumline.” Who TF says that?? Rich people are so weird. 🤦🏻♀️
You don’t have to be rich to notice that one’s smile is gummy.
I don’t like your gumline
I say that all the time lmao
She probably also criticizing her child in the same way..
Well I'm not rich but I have my gums contoured cause I have so much excess gums 😅
I think she had already a beautiful smile before the operation.
For anyone interested, the type of veneer is a major factor in the final price (including the Dentist's Fee).
For ex. Zirconia (strongest, expensive asf) vs Porcelain (strong, fairly priced imo) vs Composite veneer (most common, affordable, prone to staining).
I get why some people say to just take care of your teeth, floss, brush, etc. But this is more than just a trend - it supports your mouth's musculature and even accent your cheekbones. And I haven't even touched on the fact that a warm smile is a universal language of kindness - especially when your job requires you to meet a lot of people (first impressions matter!).
So for anyone interested in getting veneers, don't go for the cheaper options. INVEST. And it doesn't necessarily have to be Apa- levels but don't be afraid to save up for them, just like I did. Take care and stay safe.💛
I don't think zirconia veneers would be esthetically pleasing. Not like porcelain
His work is good but it's easy to find similarly great dentists that do the same thing but for cheaper. It doesn't have to be that expensive to look perfect. I've seen several gorgeous veneers
this is totally worth the money. its a craft. we need more crafts people in this digital world
Absolutely amazing!! If we could all afford to pay for this fantastic procedure(s) we would...beautiful smiles is a blessing.
She could of got braces and still have 75,000 in her pocket 🙄
Riiiiiight?
You jealous
Her problem didn't need braces as a main solution besides some people don't want to wait for long time to get their teeth adjusted many people prefer short timed procedures
@@saradream29 aka rich people
dang 5k for braces? i thought it was 500
Imagine you die and get your teeth taking and that person who took them is carrying $80-$100k worth of teeth
Wow! What mastery over one's craft! Impressive.
this is a whole different level of cosmetic dentistry, the changes that lady has been given are subtle, but they make a huge difference to her smile, very naturalistic, still slightly imperfect, and not too white or fake looking, there is artistry going on here and if you can afford it then why not.
Imagine walking out after getting fitted then you get punched in the mouth😆
Probably the one who punches got hurt or the one with real teeth got his or her teeth broken.
Veneers are stronger than natural tooth enamel. while natural tooth have hardness of 5 Mohr's proclein veneers stands at 7 Mohr's.
That’s pretty crazy how real they look. Most veneers I’ve seen look so fake and too perfect
I have 20,000& veneers and they’re the best cosmetic procedure I’ve ever done
Then why arent you smiling with your teeth lol
melanie 😂😂😂🤣🤷♀️
melanie because I’m not obligated to, That’s why.
My dad was a dental technician. He said back in the 1990s that Sharon Stone’s teeth were considered ideally shaped and proportioned. Clients would sometimes bring him a picture of her smiling and say that’s the kind of teeth they wanted.
this is my dream job! I love cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics
Me: **sipping my coffee
Her: 2:38
Me: **chokes**
I still can’t afford to take out my wife’s wisdom teeth.
Jose Lozano pliers aren’t too pricey
Do to a dental school for student dentist rates👌🏾
You don't own a fist and a throwing arm?
South of the border
How much is it in the states?
I paid $300 in my country. If it’s much more, book a flight and fix your teeth in Europe.
Small difference, huge costs and craft skills.
It’s funny how people in the comments are saying this is just what an average dentist does but I don’t like you know the precautions and details this procedure has. Plus this is done very fast and is very sturdy. I think it would be worth the money
Im a dentistry studant and I love to watch this kind of tv show 😮💖🤗
1:29 If my dentist smiled like that I would've thought I became a lab rat
"Jewelry for the teeth" sums it up
This is amazing how they do that
Soooo, you didn't watch?
Kaj Timmerman that it’s literally what the video is explaining
No one knows. If only some sort of video existed on the topic.
Very well done, informative video. The before and after photos at (6:10) were super. Great job Dr. Michael Apa. These comments are from a dentist: Dr. George Whitehead D.D.S.
You’re such an artist bro👏👏
It s life changing:
changing 1 millimeter a thing that isn’t even your teeth
when you're obsessed about your outside, there isn't much on the inside.
A lot of people on Instagram should hear this
exactly!!!!!! why everyone tells me to clip my nails?? I like my natural look and unlike them have a great personality!!
extremelly well said..
Omg how people are destroying perfectly healthy teeth. Breaks my heart.
I don't get why ppl in this comment section are so mad. He is offering a service and ppl are willing to pay for it! He is not a thief or villain, he is a smart individual who knows his craft pretty well. What sets him apart from other dentist is the convenience at which these veneers are applied and given to the patient. He know what sells. He is not stealing from anyone. If most Americans have poor dental care it is not bc of him but bc their government failed them.
me who smiles with my mouth closed:
i see this as nothing but an absolute win
Getting one tooth costs my whole life’s savings 🤠
I wonder why her teeth were still slanted? If Im paying alot Id like them straight even if it looked like I got work done.
For the slanted that’s for braces
Agree
"I dont like my gums." That lady. I wish my gums were longer too much gum recession sucks.
This is soooo ancient. Dentistry has evolved since the 70s.
That is so natural looking!
Im just happy to have any teeth 😁
I would love to be able to afford something like this
I was like "damn, her eyebrows was gone"
the results are amaaaazing
this is some really well done work, if i had the 50K i would get some to
jaybajan
In some countries you can have that smile for $2k... just google for veneers in Turkey or other cheap countries
1920 : we might have flying cars by 2020
2020 :
80,000 and these celebrities still get them too big for their mouths
grapesrberries 💯💯💯💯💯💯
And too fake. Too perfect that it screams fake
Guys, guys, calm down. There’s nothing wrong with the price tag cause if there was people wouldn’t pay for it. He believes that his work is worth 80k and so do his patients. If you think it’s easy doing that kind of work, go ahead and try! Dr Apa, respect
I have worked will MANY doctors who do a much better job than him and don't charge that much. I've SEEN much better work done. THis man is ROBBING people because his patients don't know any better. It's the equivalent of letting someone live in your closet for $80,000 a year and telling them it's a palace when down the road you could have a house for $20,000 a year. He is greedy and wants to live a celebrity lifestyle. That's all.
This guy is the best!!! A true artist!!!
Very interesting. Splendid results.
Her gums weren’t even bad before. She just needed to get the 2 front teeth done n 2 sides to make it blend well
FYI, that price tag could be used to afford college tuition🙄
Nico Prakasa True. Could of used that and still have money left over if I have $80K USD.
Multiple college tuitions haha
Surprisingly the dentist himself doesn't put veneers 😉.He has his original teeth.
Pablo Escobar never use cocaine
Thats what every good dentist can do
Somewhere in Atlanta, people are taking 2 day courses on how to do veneers.
I had to have a top row of 6 veneers due to bad and no dental insurance growing up. My dentist only charged $1,000 out of pocket and i love mine. I went with natural looking teeth, vs the IG smile and super bright white. I didn’t wanna look like everyone else.
Why the hell he charges this much to make everyone look the same is beyond me.
He’s more interested in being a celebrity than an actual dentist
Boxer Mom because it’s his business and he can charge however much he wants
@@iamtheone2292 In that case, I've got a closet you can live in for $80,000. It's my house, that's how much I want, pay it.
Ral Deaver their you go that’s the spirit
@@MinecraftPlayer56378 Your dad is it right.
I don’t think I would be okay with the fact that my real teeth under the veneers are jacked up now bc of all the drilling