If your smile is generally healthy but you’re not happy with how it looks, Lumineers could be the right choice for you. This ultra-thin brand of dental veneers is available from San Diego Dentist Association members and is the right choice for slightly crooked or yellowed teeth. These slim covers are made of high-tech laminate and go on visible surfaces of front teeth to create an immediate change of look without any surgery. They’re non-toxic, chemical-free and long-lasting.
Lumineers, like other kinds of dental veneers made of composite or porcelain, are only a good choice if the teeth and gums are free of decay and disease. If you have decay or gum disease, those problems must be treated first. Unlike other veneers, however, this brand of cosmetic dental material is often thinner and can last longer. You can get beautiful Lumineers for your visible teeth in just two appointments.
Consider Lumineers if you have the following issues:
- Stained or yellowed teeth
- Teeth with gaps between them
- Crooked or misaligned teeth
- Uneven teeth
- Old crowns or fillings that don’t look good
- And more.
Benefits of Lumineers
Lumineers have been a popular cosmetic dental choice since their introduction because there is no pain involved in getting them and they can later be removed by your dentist without damage to your teeth, if desired. Regular porcelain veneers are thicker and often involve loss of enamel, but none of your tooth enamel is removed in preparation for the procedure. The thinness means they don’t impact speech or eating either.
Here are some of the most popular benefits of Lumineers:
- There’s no drilling, injections or numbing necessary.
- They can last up to 20 years when properly cared for.
- There’s no pain or discomfort when applied.
- The process is complete in just two appointments.
- They can be applied to only one or two teeth if needed to cover stains or restorations.
- Results are immediate.
- The thin slips attached to your teeth are no thicker than contact lenses.
- The treatment can be reversed without adverse effects if desired.
- They are made of a special porcelain laminate called cerinate porcelain that has been proven for many years to be strong and durable.
- You can choose a color that precisely matches or improves the look of surrounding teeth from a wide range of choices.
What’s Involved In Getting Lumineers?
While other types of dental veneers require removing some natural tooth enamel and etching the tooth surface to make sure the veneers stay on, Lumineers require little surface prep, so your teeth aren’t permanently altered. Once you’ve decided that this cosmetic dentistry treatment is right for you and any decay or disease has been successfully treated, your first appointment involves impressions so that the custom slips can be made. You and your dentist will also decide at that time what color is best for you, then the specifications are sent to dental lab.
At a second appointment, the Lumineers are placed, buffed to perfect smoothness and adjusted as necessary. The dentist will recommend how to take care of your teeth for the longest possible life.
Do you think Lumineers might be right for you? Reach out to an SDDA dentist now for this and many other cosmetic dentistry choices close to home in San Diego and at affordable prices.