Matti's Smile Story: A Small Business Owner's Journey to Confidence with Vero Dental

Years of tooth grinding wore down Chloe’s teeth and her confidence. But after a personalized smile makeover with Vero Dental, she finally has the radiant, natural-looking smile she always dreamed of. Her story is a testament to the power of thoughtful dentistry and the confidence that comes from being seen—and smiling freely.

For as long as she could remember, Matti felt self-conscious about her smile. Despite having braces over a decade ago, there were still things that didn’t feel right. “I had some discoloration,” she said. “I had one tooth that was super crooked.” Even after straightening her teeth, the imperfections lingered — and so did the discomfort.

Like many people, Matti learned how to hide her insecurities in plain sight. “In pictures I would always make sure I was on my good side,” she admitted. “I didn’t feel like I was laughing as much or smiling as much. I feel like my inside wasn’t coming out as much.”

She describes it as a disconnect between how she felt on the inside — bubbly, warm, outgoing — and how she appeared on the outside. There was always a filter, a conscious effort to manage how much of her smile she let the world see.

Why She Chose Vero Dental

For Matti, choosing to pursue a smile makeover wasn’t just about aesthetics — it was a matter of self-expression.

As the face of her own small business and someone who regularly interacts with hundreds of customers, Matti knew that first impressions mattered. “With owning your own business, I’m constantly talking to hundreds of people and doing social media, and you want your customers to trust you,” she explained. “And I feel like when you’re able to smile and interact and laugh and be friendly, people trust you more.”

But deciding to move forward with veneers wasn’t something she took lightly.

She needed to find the right team — one that would understand her vision and collaborate closely with her to make it happen. That’s where Vero Dental came in.

“If I could describe Vero Dental in one word, it would be ‘warm,’” she said. “They’re super friendly. When you walk in, they want to get to know you.”

From the very first consultation, Matti felt like she was more than just another appointment on the schedule. She was heard. “From start to finish, they really… came down to the color, to the size I wanted,” she recalled. “Like my canines a little bit bigger, and they were unbelievable when it came to picking out my perfect smile.”

It was clear to her that Vero wasn’t just applying a standard cosmetic approach — they were crafting a custom smile designed specifically for her.

The Treatment Experience

One of the most memorable moments of Matti’s journey came at the very end — when the dental team handed her the mirror to reveal her final smile.

“When they handed me the mirror, I started crying,” she said. “And I feel like even talking about it, I get a little choked up.”

She had imagined what the veneers might look like, but nothing prepared her for how emotional it would be to see herself — really see herself — smiling back in that mirror.

“You have expectations of what your smile will look like,” she said. “And then when you see it on your face, it is unreal. It was like an out-of-body experience. I immediately started crying because I was so grateful.”

In that moment, the years of insecurity — the strategic camera angles, the closed-mouth laughs, the hesitation — all melted away. “They literally gave me the most perfect smile,” she said. “I felt like myself.”

How Life Has Changed

Since getting her veneers at Vero, Matti's life has changed in ways that go far beyond the mirror.

She smiles more — not just in pictures, but in everyday life. She laughs fully and talks without hesitation. And it’s not just a visual difference — it’s energetic.

“I feel like a lot more people are more drawn towards my small business because I’m able to express myself more like who I am,” she said. “I’m able to express myself as I am on the inside, as it is on the outside.”

That alignment — between how she feels and how she presents — has been one of the most empowering aspects of the transformation. “Cost is not a problem,” she added. “They offer payment plans, and also, if you want to invest in yourself, it’ll really pay back in itself in the long run.”

And the results speak for themselves. “I’ve gotten so many compliments,” she said. “People a hundred percent have noticed a huge difference in my teeth. But then just how I approach social settings or interact with people, I feel like people have noticed a difference about me personally too.”

A Message to Others

Matti knows she’s not alone in her experience. Plenty of people walk around with insecurities about their smile — some minor, some deeply rooted — but all of them powerful enough to impact confidence and self-expression.

Her advice? Don’t wait.

“There’s no better time to feel like your most confident self,” she said. “I waited 10 years. I had braces. I tried to make it work. But this… this changed everything.”

She encourages others to stop settling for a smile they don’t love — especially when the solution is more approachable than most people think. “Vero makes it easy,” she said. “They really listen. They make you feel taken care of, and they give you a result that feels like you — only better.”

Want a Smile Like Matti’s?

If you're ready to finally love your smile — to stop hiding, to start showing up fully, and to feel the confidence that comes from aligning who you are with how you smile — then take the first step.

Transform your smile with Vero Dental. Schedule your free consultation today.

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