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Seoul Of Dental Hospital · 서울오브치과병원 · August 19, 2026
Hello, this is 서울오브치과병원 ) When people come in for a veneer consultation after middle age, they usually ask two questions. “Is it okay to do this at my age?” “Wouldn’t it look awk...
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Clinic: Seoul Of Dental Hospital
Original post date: August 19, 2026
Translated at: August 19, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.
Hello, this is 서울오브치과병원 )
When people come in for a veneer consultation after middle age,
they usually ask two questions.
“Is it okay to do this at my age?”
“Wouldn’t it look awkward if my teeth became too white?”
This patient came in with the same concerns.
However, when we examined the teeth, there was something we needed to look at before considering the color.
Today, we would like to introduce a senior veneer case involving a patient in their 60s :)
As we age, teeth change in the following ways.
Three changes occur together.
X-ray before senior veneers
Teeth change in these ways as we age.
✅ First, they become darker.
As the enamel covering the outside becomes thinner, the yellowish layer underneath becomes more visible.
This is a change that occurs over time even with proper care.
✅ Second, the edges wear down.
After being used for decades, they gradually become worn away.
In this patient’s case, one of the lower canines had also undergone considerable wear.
✅ Third, the gums recede.
As the root area becomes exposed, the teeth may look longer or the spaces between them may appear wider.
However, this patient had one additional issue.
[Treatment before—oral photographs]
The bite was extremely deep.
In this senior veneer case, the upper front teeth covered much of the lower front teeth.
In addition, the upper front teeth were tilted inward, a condition commonly referred to as “buck teeth” in Korean dental terminology.
[Treatment before—case with inward-tilted front teeth]
Under these conditions, it is difficult to treat only the upper front teeth.
When the overlap between the upper and lower teeth is substantial, there is not enough space to attach veneers.
If the veneers are made excessively thick, the lower teeth make contact first, concentrating force in that area.
Therefore, we first checked the relationship between the upper and lower teeth using diagnostic models.
After reviewing the results, we decided to proceed with both the upper and lower teeth.
The direction for moving the inward-tilted front teeth outward and improving their appearance was also determined at this stage.
Veneers after middle age
The inward-tilted front teeth were gradually brought outward to widen the dental arch.
Rather than shaving the teeth to change their angle, we rebuilt the alignment by positioning the veneers farther outward.
This reduces the impression of the front teeth curling inward without increasing the amount of tooth reduction.
For senior veneers after middle age, the gums, bite, amount of tooth reduction, and color all need to be considered.
Gum treatment came first.
The examination revealed inflammation in the gums.
Before treatment
Treatment to clean beneath the gums was performed over several visits, after which impressions were taken.
If the shape is created while inflammation is present, the gum line may change later.
Although this takes more time, we do not change the order of treatment.
This is especially important in cases involving patients after middle age.
We covered only what was necessary.
Because the bite was so tight, there was almost no room to add thickness.
[Treatment after—oral photographs]
For this reason, the veneers were made to cover both the chewing surfaces and the outer surfaces as minimally as possible.
In particular, when the lower front teeth moved forward, their outer surfaces made contact first, so that area was designed to be even thinner.
For the canine that had experienced significant wear, we also considered its role during chewing when determining the shape.
Preserving the teeth is one reason, but the greater concern is that overly thick veneers do not last as long.
The color was selected one shade darker.
[Treatment after—inward-tilted front teeth case]
For senior veneers, we made the teeth brighter, but did not use the same shade typically used for people in their 20s.
Because skin tone and lip color also change, making only the teeth brighter can make them stand out instead.
We selected a shade that would not look conspicuous up close while appearing neat and well-balanced in photographs.
One tooth was darker than the others, so we designed a separate inner layer to prevent that color from showing through.
The tips of the canines were given a rounded appearance rather than sharp edges.
“We also explained this in advance.”
Because this was a case with a tight bite, we explained in advance that the temporary teeth could come loose.
There was indeed a possibility of this happening, and we also explained the plan to adjust the lower teeth when the final veneers were placed.
We also explained in advance how to respond if tooth sensitivity developed.
It is better for patients to know these things beforehand rather than find out during treatment.
Before treatment / After treatment
Objet veneers
The inward-tilted front teeth were brought into position, and the previously dark color was refined.
However, we did not simply make them as white as possible.
The brightness was selected to look natural when considered together with the face.
Our goal is for family members to say, “You look well,” rather than, “Did you go to the dentist?”
These are questions we receive often.
Senior Veneers FAQ
Q. Can’t older people get veneers?
Age alone does not determine whether veneers are possible.
The condition of the gums and jawbone, as well as the thickness of the remaining teeth, are the standards we consider. We begin by assessing these points during the examination.
Q. Can’t I just do the upper teeth?
It depends on the bite.
If the overlap between the upper and lower teeth is substantial, there may not be enough space to treat only the upper teeth. In such cases, considering both the upper and lower teeth often leads to a result that lasts longer.
Veneers after the age of 50 are not a treatment intended simply to make you look younger.
서울오브치과’s senior veneers
Senior veneers are closer to organizing the changes that occur with age.
That is why we adjust both the color and shape gradually to suit the face, while assessing the bite and gums first.
Senior Objet veneers
At 서울오브치과병원, a dental prosthodontics specialist is responsible for the evaluation and design.
The hospital also has an in-house dental laboratory, so the dental technician responsible for fabrication reviews the diagnostic materials and models and coordinates the shape and color.
The hospital is a one-minute walk from Exit 3 of Samjeon Station, making it convenient to visit from the Jamsil and Songpa areas.
Directions
If you have been hesitating because of your age, please feel free to visit us for a consultation :)
[Directions]
📍 서울오브치과병원
196 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, B1, 4th, and 5th floors
🚇 One-minute walk from Exit 3 of Samjeon Station
[Inquiries]
📞 02-418-2275
💬 Kakao Channel inquiry
[Parking information]
✅ Parking Lot 1: 196 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
✅ Parking Lot 2: 28-23 Samjeon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
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