Toronto Lumineers doctors
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Dan Hagi, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
30 Disera Dr Suite 210, Thornhill |
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Martin Frankel, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
181 University Ave., Toronto |
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Yolanda Cruz, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
Sherato Centre Hotel Richmond Tower 100 Richmond Street W #443 , Toronto |
Recent Answers
(http://www.wgntv.com/news/medicalwatch/wgntv-lumineer-pkg-sept17,0,1008742.story) It seems that most dentists would recommend that teens use the traditional method of braces to straighten teeth rather than use lumineers. This report says that one teen with small discolored teeth opted for lumineers instead of braces. What else is key in making sure that lumineers are really a smart option for teens? If a teen's bite, jaw is grown and teeth are fairly straight, then they don't seem like they are a candidate for braces in the first place.
Dentistry and medicine have come so far in the 21st century. People are living longer, and able to keep their teeth longer than ever before. For this reason the focus in medicine and dentistry is to preserve and maintain what we have, to keep ourselves healthy so our bodies will last into our 80's and longer.
If the teenager has attractive teeth but the goal is to align them to make for a better smile, then I would recommend orthodontic treatment every time. At the end of the day the person will have a beautiful smile and their own teeth to care for.
If the teeth are unattractive, pitted, stained, discoloured, broken down, then a mininmal prep or no-prep veneer like Lumineers is a good option. Just be aware that as the person grows, and their jaws and bite develop, at some point in time the veneers will have to be remade. They will require maintenance for life.
Both treatment options are good options, but choose the option that is appropriate for the problem on hand.
I read somewhere that one of the main disadvantages is that candidates for the veneers must be in good dental health before the procedure. (http://www.bestlosangelesdentist.com/lumineer-veneer.php)
Your question is rather interesting. It's like saying how rotten should food be for us not to eat it? I'd simply say don't eat rotten food. To the same effect cosmetic treatment should be delayed until all active dental disease is dealt with. So no non or minimal prep Lumineers until you are decay free.