Houston Lumineers doctors
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Ronald Konig DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
2201 West Holcombe Suite 300, Houston |
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Scott Young, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
6769 Lake Woodlands Drive Suite G, The Woodlands |
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Kathy Frazar, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
4914 Bissonnet , Houston |
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Joe Ellis, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
2525 Bay Area Blvd. Ste. 170, Houston |
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Barbara Johnson, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist
1355 W Gray St. Suite 001, Houston |
Recent Answers
Have the material for lumineers improved such that they can last longer than 10 years?
I would like to say that perhaps this is not the correct question to ask. A better answer is to consider other ceramics that are more esthetic and can last just as long if not longer than Lumineers. Highly trained cosmetic dentist and ceramics can work with better ceramics and obtain better a better fit than Lumineers in many cases.
This being said, not all patients are good candidates for Lumineers or even other non-prep veneers. If not used correctly the teeth will appear bulky and thick as well as have the increased propensity to develop gingivitis.
If you are consulting with your dentist, ask about other types of veneers and discuss the pros and cons. If Lumineers are the only veneer that your dentists uses, you may want to consider getting a second opinion.
Correctly done, veneers can last a long time.
Good Luck!
It seems there are a lot of problems with lumineers not staying on well, or chipping and cracking. Does a dentist get to choose the type of cement or adhesive they use when putting on Lumineers, or is there one that the company recommends and/or provides?
I think the dentist below answered this question very well. The primary reasons for debonding are:
1) Improper bonding techniques
2) Bite issues which put unnatural forces on the veneers
3) Lumineers that are too big and interfere with the chewing cycle which in turn dislodges them.
This is in no way infererring that your dentist is not doing a good job for you, When you go back to get it fixed ask these questions.
If teeth are a bit dark and yellow before lumineers are put on, will the dentist recommend teeth whitening beforehand?
My suggestion is to have consultations with the best esthetic dentist you can find. Totally forget about the name Lumineers. It is simply a type of porcelain. A good analogy is to think about an artist. If you were to give 5 artists a bag of oil paints of different brands, the true artist will be able to create a beautiful result. The same applies to cosmetic dentistry. You will most likely get what you pay for. Be sure to ask the dentists that you consult with to see close up photos of their work. This is a good indicator of what this dentist is capable of.
