Tacoma Lumineers doctors

A: Fees for porcelain veneers vary based on each case.

Certainly the fee for 2 teeth will be less than a fee for 10, but a per tooth fee is likely higher.  The challenge to get the colors to match, the proportions and variation in materials used can all play a factor.  

Some cases can be very simple and the fee may be the same as a simple crown.  However, if the teeth have other issues, the cost will go up.

A: Lumineers ARE porcelain veneers

Lumineers are nothing more than a brand of porcelain from a company called Den-Mat.  They are a porcelain material and technique that has been around for many years, originally called Cerinate.

The color matching challenges with Lumineers and other brands of porcelain are the same.  If anything, Lumineers can be more challenging due to how thin they are.  If the teeth underneath are significantly dark, the Lumineers can have a difficult time masking the color.

A: Lumineers need teeth to attach to A veneer attaches to a tooth, so if a tooth is missing, a veneer is useless. Implants or dental bridges are the next choice in this situation, and the implant is the longest lasting option. Lumineers or other veneers can be used on the adjacent teeth, but not the missing ones.