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Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic dentist
Recent answer posted by Lance Timmerman, DMD
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Lumineers is touted as "no prep" veneers. If there is no margin (recessed edge), then there will be a ledge at the edges. This can trap plaque, which can smell or stain. Trapped plaque can also lead to gum disease. Bulky edges can irritate gum tissues, leading to gum disease.
Since they are very thin, they are more prone to break.
Not all Lumineers cases are terrible, but often these cases disappoint people and get replaced.
| Education | Oregon Health and Sciences University |
| Post-medical school training | Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 11 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) |
| Medical or professional license | WA |
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| Location | Lance Timmerman DMD Dental Excellence 7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 270 Tukwila, WA View map |
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Treatments offered by Lance Timmerman, DMD
Accelerated orthodonticsBraces
Brite Smile
Da vinci Veneers
Dental bonding
Dental crown
Dental implants
Invisalign
Laser whitening
Lumineers
Porcelain veneers
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