I know the video is about veneers but I can’t stop looking at your hair. Hair length is perfect

As a dental nurse me and dentist I work for would always ask our patients to reconsider getting veneers when they don’t need it. It’s totally ok if you want to do it so you feel better for yourself. But the thing is - nothing is better than the natural enamel, your natural theeth that you are born in. Grinding down that enamel is something that you can’t undo. Also, ceramic veneers won’t last you forever. Neither do composite fillings or crowns, so you will have to get them renewed someday, which means grinding down a little bit more- again. I thinks it’s lovely that you get to feel better with your new smile, but from a professional view I am sad that people feel the pressure to have your teeth get grind down.

This is what is sad. 15 years ago you would have never thought about your teeth not being perfect or would never had had a concept of being unhappy with them. Its social media that subtly gets it in your head that you need that "Hollywood smile" I'm glad you're happy but let's be real. This is all from subconcious pressure that we need to look like celebrities or other influencers.

I got mine at 61. I had been waiting since I was a teen. I always had strong teeth, but there were discolored by antibiotics as a teenager, and I suffered from bruxism (tooth grinding) in my sleep. That, plus years if martial arts without a mouthguard meant my teeth were chipped, stained a gray-brown, and getting smaller (especially in front). I consulted with a cosmetic dentist in my fifties. The number of veneers I wanted cost the same as a compact car, but was worth more to me. I saved the money and got them over a decade later. The boost in self-esteem, especially smiling, was amazing. They look great. I still wear a night guard to protect them. Here are the things I have found no one told me. Porcelain veneers are hard, but the glue is not as strong sometimes as your jaw, especially if you chew hard. Some hard foods, like crispy bacon, certain chips, hard chocolate, hard beef jerky and anything sticky (e.g., taffy, milk duds, hot tamale candy, etc.) can pull them loose just as with a crown. Some places in your teeth receive more pressure than others. I have one side veneer, a spot where I press under stress, that lives to come off. The last time it came off just from using a water-pick . Fortunately I have never swallowed one. Biting into apples is a no-no, as is anything like chewing ice (not recommended for real teeth either). What you never hear about are the foods you have to give up: hard crunchy foods and thick sucky foods that pull at your teeth. No hard crispy bacon, no hard chips, hard beef jerky or any hard chewing. You can also suffer minor gum infection if they have to replace the fronts of many teeth. That may require low dose antibiotics. Your dental hygiene must be good. If you have bruxism, you still need a night guard when you sleep. Sometimes they will come off if the glue is imperfect. Be ready for it. Molars that come iff are not so bad, but front teeth are hard to hide while you wait for an appointment to re-glue it. I never heard about that beforehand. Other than these irritants, I have been completely happy with them. The veneers actually changed the shape of my profile by adding tooth area that had been missing due to my bruxism. I had to do 2 years of Invisiline to prep for it because I did not follow instructions the first year. But having full size white teeth (the first time in my life) has been well worth it. I smile now. I rarely did before. It was costly but it solved several problems and helped my self-esteem where my teeth were concerned. If you only do the front teeth it is no big deal. Because I had some many done, upper and lower, I did two 3-hour sessions of tooth shaving. I felt no pain but the grinding noise went on forever. I was blindfolded and listed to soft music. Your gums will be inflamed and it will get better for a few days. But the end result is amazing. You can smile and feel proud. You can look Hollywood. The good outweighs the bad. But there are foods you must give up and you may occasionally have to have them reattached or replaced, which is not cheap. In the set I’ve had in the last 4 years, I’ve had one veneer reattached like 5 times because it is at a critical bite juncture. Just wanted to disclose the good and bad of my experiences with them. The good outweighs the bad, but nothing is perfect.

Do I want veneers? No. Am I going to watch this whole video just because it’s Monica’s? Duh.

I really like the outcome on the veneers and her smile, but she had perfectly aligned and white teeth before!! I’m not against veneers but never would harm my healthy teeth with a smile like hers

We always want what we don’t have. We’ll never be truly satisfied in this world. And that’s just human nature.

It's kind of you to share such a personal story. Thank you for doing this, as it persuaded me to rethink the whole endeavor. No one at the doctor's office would have been this transparent, so thanks again!

As someone who has had and accident where I lost two front teeth and a side tooth... The fact you let them grind away your almost perfect and super healthy teeth for a small aesthetic upgrade really saddens me

Monica this video needs to be #1 in search results. You explained every detail perfectly! I think you look AMAZING!

As a dental assistant who sits chair side and helps prep the teeth and insert the veneers, I LOVE watching videos of people explaining their experiences. Great video Monica! This is an extremely accurate video of what a normal veneers process is like!

Always appreciate how open and honest you are on here.😊 You look beautiful!❤️

I got a veneer , about thirty years ago I had a small tooth that made my smile look crooked , I got that veneer and it was perfect for 30 years and now has worn off so now I have to get them again ! The best decision I ever made !

Thank you for being real about not liking the way you looked. Its so easy to say "love the way you are, have confidence" but most everyone hates at least one thing about themselves. Its a real part of life. I appreciate you keeping that real and admitting that you didnt like your teeth. I think you look beautiful and I just like seeing you happy and hearing how much you like yourself better now. Its okay to change some things about how you look! nothing wrong with that. As long as it makes you happy and feel more confident. Thank you.

Oh sweetie, I’m so happy for you. I’m 46 and am sporting braces because like you, I always felt self conscious bc they weren’t perfect like everyone else’s (those who’d had braces). Regardless, don’t worry about the haters think/say. I wish people would stay in their own lane. You are beautiful inside and out. Take care. 😊🙏

I don't even want veneers and I still watched this whole video.

So glad you did what made YOU happy! Life is too short to live it any other way!

Who would've thought that your video on veneers would be the best motivational speech I have ever heard!?

THANK YOU for making this video. This is so informative. My husband has wanted veneers for a very long time, but he’s a bit nervous to make the decision and a lot of people have discouraged him from getting them. I love my husband’s natural smile, but I understand how important it is for me to be supportive of my husband’s own happiness. Your journey gave me a lot of insight into how he may be feeling internally and I think this video will give him the information he needs to help him to make a decision that may help him become more confident with his smile. Thank you so much. 💗

to anyone watching this that isn't comprehending... The enamel of your natural teeth is something you cannot get back - ever. NEVER EVER. All veneers will have to be replaced, and considering an age as young as 25 - they will have to be replaced multiple times throughout a lifetime.... it's.... as a dental professional, I could never treatment plan this for a 25 year old.... The most heartbreaking part for this situation is that her teeth look, visually, the same as they did before... only whiter and with no enamel. and now overly exposed to the dangers of caries, fractures. consider this: always chose a dentist that fabricates ON SITE - so that you can adjust shades and see them prior to having them cemented. NEVER jeopardize a healthy tooth for the sheer cosmetic appearance - other than what is recommended by a orthodontic professional. not a general dentist. this is extremely costly both to your purse and to your dental health. every dental professional can tell that they're not natural teeth. your cleanings will be more invasive. you will have to have them replaced. all of them... so that's the same cost over again. PLUS more shaving of the natural tooth. prepare for the pain of 'zinging' -- eventually. for every single one of those teeth. it's such a tragedy.. the confidence felt here... will be so short lived in another 25 years.... when it's FULL upper and lower denture time. OR implants..... another super costly option.... you will be spending thousands on your teeth indefinitely for the rest of your life. this dentist.... saw $$$ when this poor girl walked in.... not her best interest. this is proven 100% at the end of the video, when she realizes that her end results are a product of her own creation... not the dentist... which is how it should be. the DOCTOR should be explaining the options, offering advice to her as to what she should look for and what her mouth does when she talks. bless her heart, all that money spent, all that crying and she still isn't happy.... THE DOCTOR SHOULD HELP YOU LOOK FOR YOUR PERFECT SMILE - this is my opinion. how i want to stress to all in the future to do so -- and how i wish you would have had second and third opinions by other dental professionals prior to this decision... WHY DIDNT YOU READ THE POLICIES BEFORE SIGNING ANY PAPERWORK? HOW DID YOU NOT KNOW?!

Wow they actually look so natural and real! Sometimes they look so fake but yours look so good and have such a nice shape! As long as they make you happy and confident with yourself that’s all that matters❤️

Monica, I'm so happy you feel so much more comfortable . I'm currently in the process of getting some teeth pulled for my braces and I feel so happy to finally be able to fix my teeth. Teeth can make some people feel very insecure. I understand and I'm happy for you girl.

It’s your money to do with what you will, and I’m glad you’re happy with the results, but a lot of the things you said about what fed into your decision (comparison to people around you, insecurity about your appearance in general, unhappiness in other areas in life) will still exist in the future, and often won’t *really* be able to be solved by a physical change or by buying something etc. All to say: you invested a lot into the physical change, and from your other videos you invest a lot of money into your surroundings, so you may also want to consider investing in the mental aspect as well since you have the means to do so. I mean that all as a positive suggestion too - I’m a big advocate for feeling good about yourself, but it’s often much easier for people to try to wallpaper over deeper insecurities by doing some retail therapy or something, when in reality the wall underneath is unstable and is really the thing that needs some TLC.

The value in this video is INSANE! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

Monica, thank you sooo much for this video. Your candid honesty and straightforward information is invaluable. I absolutely loved your tips at the end of the video on REALLY knowing what you want. I tend to "leave it up to the professionals", but your suggestions have given me more to think about. Thanks again, you are a beautiful human being!

I'm glad she's happy, but I don't understand what's wrong with the "before" picture. It looks so similar to the after.

They look amazing!! I didn’t even notice the difference from video to video (I’ve been watching your videos for years) but now seeing the old clips to your current one you can totally see the difference. They look amazing!! I’m happy you did this for yourself, i’m glad it’s helped you😸

I got my 4 front teeth veneered like 10 years ago. I think it was the best money I ever spent. They look fantastic and I get compliments on my smile all the time now. Yours look amazing. Glad you made the decision to get them and stopped listening to everyone else!

Yaayyyy a new video ! Thank you for being active and regular in posting videos

"I had nightmares about my teeth falling out." STORY OF MY LIFE. I have had a lot of teeth "trauma" and probably have recurring nightmares about my teeth falling out every few weeks. Back to the video though, this was so helpful. I have a root canal in my front tooth (part of the teeth trauma), and my dentist has been talking about veneers for the last two years or so because he's so concerned it's going to break. Loved how informative this was and definitely something for me to consider :)

She’s flourishing! I love this Monica! I hope you love you too!

guys just keep in mind that if you do this your real teeth will need to be destroy in order for them to get perfect, that to me is insane! this is not cheap to do so look for alternatives please

“I was in LA and I was just unhappy with everything in my life. My videos, my appearance, my personal life”. YEP! Welcome to LA!! The most superficial place on earth, it really takes a toll on the ol’ psyche. 😂

Wow, I’ve been following you for a few years now and I’ve always been jealous with how you look and how confident you are. Never once thought about your teeth. So it’s very refreshing to see that even people who we admire have insecurities about themselves as well and to not be so hard on myself, because, what I might hate about myself maybe something you like about me. ❤️ Thank you for sharing and your honesty!

Well, darling Monica, you’re on the beginning of the roller coaster of constant change. It’ was addictive in me, The only solution I knew of, -when it made me so ill with self-obsession, and I understood what I was doing, and I couldn’t stand the mental madness it caused, was to stop looking at myself (like a addict not using drugs), and then attend to the feelings of emptiness that inevitably have come after a while of not taking the ‘drug’ of not looking at myself. Engaged in that process now, Apart from that, thank you for your very clear description of your experience and learning regarding veneers, as I’d been considering them, due to lots teeth damage and discolouration. Thanks heaps mate.

I got my teeth done 16 months ago and I love how they look! I had really dark teeth from medication so I got them really white! I am so happy with my decision.

Your confidence is beautiful. Thank you for being so real about this. I’m so happy for you, you were radiating through the screen!

So basically she shaved down her teeth, got something that needs maintenance forever just to get exactly the same teeth but a little bit more straight and whiter? People must be going crazy

Sometimes doing things for yourself is the most revitalizing feeling. At the end of the day, you're the one living with it! Thanks for sharing your experience :)

Been loving your videos lately!! You’re so thorough and real!

Please do not ever get veneers! The reasons are too many to list. Appreciate your own teeth! You can always get braces and then do the KOR whitening treatment. Take it from me, save your real teeth. When you get older you will be happy that you did.

I could literally watch a 30 minute video of you talking about rocks and still be interested 😂 you make everything so interesting

I've only got my temps on but this is the most honest video on veneers I've found thus far. Your smile looks lovely!

Love love love your vulnerability. Obviously this is how you make a living but you’re genuine with what you’re sharing. I appreciate this

lol “I was curious what the pain would feel like”. I do that all the time and then wish I took the painkillers earlier. I’m a dental student so this video was super cool to watch. 😁 your new teeth look great by the way!!

I appreciate how detailed and unabridged this was. Thank you for being so thorough with explaining your experience!

Thank you for your transparency from beginning to end 🥺❤️

This video is awesome. This experience is a lot like most people's experience with plastic surgery. So thorough and honest, thank you!! You look gorgeous

You deserve this! Smile everyday.

im not interested in getting veneers but i watched the whole video and i loved it :)

This video was so informative and thorough! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!!

Your so honest about yourself and I'm loving watching your videos you don't hold back and you curse. Everything takes time.

your smile was beautiful before!! it makes me sad that you ever doubted that.

You don't have to feel bad about making a freaking long video 😁 I actually like your sitdown-and-lets-talk video's. I think your voice is very pleasant and you have a knack for telling your stories in an interesting and engaging way. I cannot think of any other KZfaqr that I can listen to for 30 min straight and not be bored 😁

When you teared up, I felt that. I'm so happy it's bringing you that much more joy in life and peace of mind. :)

You do these kinds of informative videos very well! Good job

I am going for my first consult this week and I'm so happy you posted this video because you've helped me so much and answered a lot of my questions!!!

I love how they turned out! My husbands top 4 teeth are veneers and has has them for 10-12 years. He makes me want them!

Yes! Thank you for doing this!! I have been considering saving for veneers and haven’t found any good videos about it!

Found this so interesting! You look amazing! Great message about making decisions for yourself and no one else! Great video as usual 😬😬

I'm honestly, so happy for you. When I got my braces off for the first time, I felt the exact same way, It was actually life-changing.

Yess!!! I've been waiting for this video, veneers are on my list!

Dude. Your video is literally the best one I've found. Thank you SO much for putting forth all the effort to make such an amazing video!

This was a great video Monica; Super informative for people who have been interested or may be feeling the way you were at the beginning of all this!

I didn’t get my braces off until I was 21. I had Invisalign at 18, and then wire braces at 20-21. I loved the experience. But my teeth are not straight like celebrity straight like you mentioned. My teeth are straight but my teeth are scalloped shaped. I’m extremely grateful for the experience and being able to have my teeth straight. It’s crazy to hear that you thought Invisalign was a waste of time. 🤨

Side note: I love your hair!

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I will look more into it 😄 I definitely was curious about the process. Your smile is so beautiful!

What an amazing video providing the most precious information! I am going through this process right now (but doing my whole mouth) and can totally relate. You are super informative and eloquent. Thank you.

Well that convinced me to never do that! But it was a great description of the process. They do look wonderful.

Please anyone considering this do more research than this video. In the long run people have many many dental problems because of veneers

This Video explains everything so perfectly! I hope people watch your Video before getting them or even considering because they are...a lot to get and get used to. I got veneers on my upperteeth as well. Always had that perfect straight smile and then got into an accident that knocked my upperteeth out partly. They were crooked af. So happy my insurance paid the veneers, but the pain from the shaving and sticking them on was BAD.

Wow. This video is 10/10. Thank you for all of this info and explaining your experience!

I love how well you explained this! I’m also Seattle based so I’m definitely going to look into this place for mine 😍

Your hair looks great here!!!

I really needed to know all this information! Thank you for the video :)

Lots of great information. Thanks Monica!

You learn something new everyday

They look so beautiful!!!

Really appreciated the thorough details and honest wisdom u shared from ur experience ☺ it was super helpful

girl, i am sooo so happy these made you happy! you are gorgeous, smart, and ambitious, keep it up :)

Thank you for doing such an in depth explanation of how it went, I’ve wanted veneers for so long (and I too have friends and family all telling me not to).

I am actually so proud of you for making this decision for yourself. It’s hard to know what you really want when everyone is telling you what they want for you! In the end your smile looks BEAUTIFUL and not only that but you look 10x more confident and overall happy!!

I was so excited for this video!!!!!! Thank you

Monica, this is such an excellent video! I don't have veneers, but i got LASIK, and there was so much that I wasn't prepared for (the sound of the drill, the smell of my burning cornea(!)). Also, I totally understand why you wanted the veneers. Your smile was so pretty before, and with the veneers, jt's very professional looking. For someone who's on camera as much as you are, I can understand your choice. Congratulations on a job well done.

Watching this video has helped reaffirm my desire to never have this done lol. But this was actually helpful. Thanks Monica!

that is really amazing they’ll do revisions for free !! I can’t imagine spending $15k and not liking them. Can’t wait to see your teeth revision in the future vids . They looked great, look great now, but what matters is that you are happy

WHAT A GREAT VIDEO!! Not getting veneers but this is such a detailed and informative video for someone who is.

I love how dramatic and detailed was her explanation 😍😂

This poor girl is confused, now she has a life time a maintenance to deal with, when really there was nothing wromg with her teeth in the first place.

As a guy with his temporaries in, this has been super helpful. Thank you for being so down to earth with entire process. I know others often say “but your teeth were perfect already”, they don’t understand how a small adjustment to your smile can literally bring you huge amounts of confidence. The ability to smile with confidence is undervalued. So go you for saying “f them” and doing what you wanted. I did the same thing and honestly, even with the temps, I’m glad I did. Your description of the process is 100% accurate and has actually been a great help in giving me the right perspective. Beautiful smile - I’m glad you’ve got that feeling inside that makes you happy. :)

This is SUCH a great video!! You explain everything so well and with so much detail! I currently have my temps on and I look forward to my permanent veneers. Now I know what to expect!

Thank you, so much, for letting us know the ins and outs. Very helpful!

Wooooow I never noticed your teeth before hand but holy crap! They look incredible on you!!! Congratulations on doing this for you! You can notice the little pep in your confidence!!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

I always imagine getting trapped on a desert island, and not having teeth when the veneers come off🤣🤣🤣

THEY LOOK AMAZING omg

thanks for the informative & entertaining video (as always!) wanted to tell you that you look really nice in that sage/pastel green color :) that sweatshirt looks super comfy! your smile has always been lovely, but I am glad you are able to be even more confident in yourself now with your veneers. glad the experience went well for you.

im early thank u for the amazing content

The KZfaq ads, are killing me,,,,,since the couple of updates....KZfaq puts more and more ads...getting annoying..cuts the flow of thought...with the randomly placed ads 🤦🏻‍♀️

I got veneers after braces! best choice I ever made. fixed so much more than my smile. now my bite is straight and I don't grind my teeth/wear them down prematurely anymore.

You look amazing with the final result. I love them. I am in the process of getting veneers this year and this video was extremely helpful. Thank you for making it. 😊