Lumineers

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Are Lumineers the Best Dental Veneers? 12 answers

I researching for veneers that improve my smile (chip teeth, gaps, yellowing, the works!). i read that many dentist offer a veneer called Lumnieers....
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Are Lumineers or Braces a Better Choice for Fixing the Big Gap Between my Front Teeth? 8 answers

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Lumineers Vs Veneers 7 answers

When would you recommend lumineers instead of veneers? What factors are considered?
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Lumineers for Bottom Teeth 7 answers

Can i get lumineeers for just the bottom teeth, or would that look strange? my top teeth are in good condition, bottom look bad
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Do Dental Veneers Like Lumineers Promote Tooth Decay? 6 answers

How do you deal with tooth decay when you have veneers?  Wouldn't having veneers on top of your real teeth make decay more likely because food...
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Lumineers for Small Tooth Gap and Whitening? 6 answers

I have straight teeth with a small gap right in the middle upper two teeth and I am looking for 1.long term whitening 2.nice look. What do you recommend?
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Can Porcelain Lumineers Be Placed over Existing Porcelain Crowns? 6 answers

I already got porcelain crowns done 3 months ago,i dont really like the shade i was wondering can i have porcelain lumineers placed over my existing...
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I Just Had Lumineers Put In, but Do Not Know How Often I Am Suppose to Take out? 6 answers

When do I take them out to clean them?
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How Successful is a Lumineer and Teeth Whitening Combination? 6 answers

I want some flexibility with the cost for improving my smile. How often do patients have satisfactory results when they use lumineers and whiten the...
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When Would a Patient Choose Bonding over Lumineers? 5 answers

Are there any situations that still warrant bonding instead of lumineers?
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Are Lumineers Covered with Medicaid? 5 answers

Are veneers and lumineers covered by Medicaid?
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Lumineers over Dental Crowns? 5 answers

How are Lumineers used to give me a "straight teeth" looking smile over dental crowns?
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Questions to Ask Before Getting Lumineers 4 answers

What questions should I ask my dentist before I get Lumineers?
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How Do I Find the Best Lumineers Dentist? 4 answers

I am going to get Lumineers soon and struggling to find a way to identify the best cosmetic dentist for dental veneers. Maybe it's pretty straight...
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What Color or Condition Should Teeth Be In For Good Results with Lumineers? 4 answers

If teeth are a bit dark and yellow before lumineers are put on, will the dentist recommend teeth whitening beforehand? 
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Lumineers or Traditional Veneers for Lengthening Teeth and Adding a 'Gull-wing' Effect? 4 answers

I have very short, small teeth and would like to make them longer and more prominent, ideally with a gull-wing effect. Is this possible with Lumineers...
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Are Lumineers Truly Pain-free? 4 answers

Could you tell me about the no drill, no shots aspect of Lumineers by Cerinate porcelain veneers?
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Gum Health and Lumineers? 4 answers

I may be prone to gum disease. What should I know about lumineers before I consider buying them?
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Why Are Some Mouths with Missing Teeth Not a Good Candidate for Lumineers? 4 answers

Are lumineers not a good option for someone who has two side-by-side teeth missing?
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Would Lumineers for my buck tooth smile affect the Way I Talk? 4 answers

How often do patients experience speech difficulties when lumineers are used for de-emphasizing buck teeth?  
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Problems and Complications with Lumineers? 3 answers

I read the question someone asked on your site, and would like to know why this person's friends encountered these problems from Lumineers. 1....
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Problem Sequence with Lumineers? 3 answers

I am really interested in getting Lumineers and I have been talking to my friends and other people who had them done. It seems that most of them are...
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Cavities and Root Canal After Getting Lumineers 3 answers

What should be done when a cavity develops or a root canal is needed after getting Lumineers done?
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8 Lumineers Applied to my Top Teeth. They Are Too Long and Too Thick, Help! 3 answers

I just had 8 Lumineers applied to my top teeth. I had a gap between my front two teeth, which was getting worse with age. The were also discolored due...
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Are Lumineers the only no-surgery veneers now on the market? 3 answers

Are there comparable alternatives to Lumineers?
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Will Flossing my Teeth Be Frustrating with Lumineers? 3 answers

What are some of the issues with flossing with Lumineers? What is a recommended cleaning suggestion?
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Can Lumineers Be Used for Missing Upper and Lower Back Teeth? 3 answers

I have missing upper and lower back teeth: 3 upper right, 2 lower right and 2 upper left, but all back teeth are there for anchors.I would like to...
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What Types of New Technology Are Being Used with Lumineers? 3 answers

Have the material for lumineers improved such that they can last longer than 10 years?
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Lumineers? 3 answers

What should be considered when looking into getting Lumineers?
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Is There a Significantly Higher Number of Teens Who Choose Lumineers, Compared to Those Who Choose Braces? 3 answers

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How often do patients Feel as if their Teeth Are Thicker after Lumineers? 3 answers

How often is this just a factor of getting used to them? Do most people get used to the feeling of lumineers in a week or so?
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Is There More Than One Type of Cement or Adhesive that can Be Used for Lumineers? 3 answers

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...
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Do Lumineers Dry out Your Lips? 3 answers

I see a few people who have had cosmetic dentistry and they lick their teeth. Do veneers dry out your mouth?
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How Much Do Lumineers Cost? 2 answers

What is the price for Lumineers per tooth? Is it more or less than traditional porcelain veneers?
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Lumineers Before and After Photos 2 answers

I'm considering getting Lumineers. What should I be looking for in Lumineers before and after pictures? Should I be able to see the edges of the teeth...
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Are Lumineers Covered by Most Insurance? 2 answers

Will my dental insurance cover my Lumineers if I am recovering from bulimia? This is the only question I have. Please I need an answer.
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Staining on Lumineers? 2 answers

I have been using Crest Pro-Health mouthwash for a month. I have noticed bad brown stains on my teeth. Yesterday, I had Lumineers placed on top of...
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Toothpaste Safe for Lumineers? 2 answers

Is any type of toothpaste okay to use on the Lumineers?
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Can Lumineers Widen a Smile? 2 answers

When I smile not many teeth show especially on the sides -- I have a narrow arch, and hope lumineers might widen my smile.
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Will Lumineers Help with Teeth Sensitivity? 2 answers

My 20-year-old daughter has an inherited mal-enamel condition, worsened by wearing Braces as a young teen. Her teeth are sensitive, take on the color...
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Lumineers After Invisalign? 2 answers

I wanted to get Lumineers to close a gap in the front of my teeth. The Dentist suggested I get Invisalign because when closing a gap, the teeth don't...
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Can Lumineers Be Customized? 2 answers

If you have Lumineers put on and they are too thick, can they be shaved down? I have seen Lumineers that are thick when applied, can the dentist...
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Can You Get Lumineers if You Have Missing Teeth? 2 answers

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Do Lumineers Work on Very Small Teeth? 2 answers

My dentist told me I have really small teeth. Am I a candidate for Lumineers, or is another procedure better to correct chipped front teeth?
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How Much Decay Does It Take to Make Me a Bad Candidate for Lumineers? 2 answers

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...
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Are Lumineers a Solution for an Overbite? 2 answers

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Is There Any Way to Make Lumineers Look More Realistic? I Recently Got Some and Hate Them. I Want my Old Teeth Back. 2 answers

Is There Any Way to Make Lumineers Look More Realistic? I Recently Got Some and Hate Them. I Want my Old Teeth Back.
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How Often Would Lumineers Be Recommended over braces for Tooth Gap and a Slight Overbite? 2 answers

Does a slight overbite always need correcting wit braces? What long-term problems might one have if it is not corrected?
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How to Keep Lumineers White? 2 answers

After You Have Lumineer's, How Do You Keep Them White?
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I Just Want my Two Lateral Incisors Done. How Much Will It Cost? 2 answers

They are too short other than that the rest of my teeth are fine. So will it be less expensive?
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Resilience of Lumineers? 2 answers

How long can lumineers be expected to last and how do you clean them?
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What Are the Advantages of Having the Dentist File Down my Teeth Before Getting Lumineers? 2 answers

Are there disadvantages to filing them?
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Color Matching of Lumineers over Porcelain? 2 answers

Are patiencts generally happier with the color matching results of porcelain over lumineers?
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How Are Lumineers a Minimally Invasive Option to Other Veneers? 2 answers

Do lumineers retain more of the tooth structure and take less time to apply (or remove) than other cosmetic options for improving a smile? 
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How Do I Take Care of Lumineers, Especially Around the Gum Line Where I Have Noticed Some Puffiness? 2 answers

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Lumineers Problems 1 answer

I'm having problems with my Lumineers. I don't like the way they look. Who should I talk to? What can I do?  
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Lumineers Cost Per Tooth 1 answer

I'm considering getting Lumineers, but just on one or two teeth. What do they cost per tooth usually?
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Ultra Thin Lumineers 1 answer

Are Lumineers really "ultra thin"? And does that make them more comfortable? Or more prone to cracks, stains, etc.?
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Lumineers the Best Way to Fix Mismatched Front Teeth? 1 answer

After braces, I had one tooth where the bone fused, so it was shorter than the other in front. I had bonding added for length, but it always stained...
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Braces Vs. Lumineers - Which is better? 1 answer

I am interested in getting luminers or just braces. I want to cover up a gap between my front teeth. I am really self-conscience about the gap. I feel...
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Lumineers Recovery Time 1 answer

How long do I need to take off to have Lumineers put on -- is there a certain amount of downtime to be expected? How many visits do they take on...
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Would Lumineers Be Bad on Cavity-prone Teeth? 1 answer

Due to medicine taken as an infant I have very weak teeth that are stained and extremely prone to cavitites regardless of the precautions I take to...
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Lumineers for Teeth Whitening? 1 answer

As I've gotten older, my teeth have gotten a little yellow. Are Lumineers good for teeth whitening? Would I have to re-bleach them every few years...
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Will Lumineers Fall off over Time? 1 answer

Over time, will they fall off??/
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Lumineers Keep Cracking or Comming off - Alignment Problem? 1 answer

They coverd them the first time but these are expensive can this be an allignment problem
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What Are the Common Complaints with Lumineers? 1 answer

Which of these are the most serious?
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What is the Average Cost Per Tooth to Get Lumineers Replaced? 1 answer

If only a few teeth on a set of lumineers get cracked or damaged, then will the price be different?
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Lumineers for Front Lower Teeth That Have Erosion? 1 answer

Front lower teeth have erosion at the gum and on the sides. Crowns are not advised. With Lumineers a lesser amount of tooth filing may be necessary to...

Can I Get Lumineers to Cover a Bridge? 1 answer

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Can You Have Lumineers if You Have Gold Strips in Your Mouth? 1 answer

Why is It Not Preferred to Have Lumineers Put over Crowns? 1 answer

Is having lumineers over crowns really just a temporary fix? What are the risks of doing this? What percentage of patients end up having problems soon...
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How Do I Fix my Overbite and then Get Lumineers? 1 answer

What are the steps involved in correcting an overbite before having lumineers put on? About how long could the total process take?
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What is the Average Number of Appointments Needed to Fix Crowded Teeth with Lumineers? 1 answer

I read that lumineers can fix crowded teeth in as little as two appointments. How long does it take overall? (http://www.edwardstreetdental...
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What kind of Hypoallergenic Adhesives are Used with Lumineers? 1 answer

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Lumineers, Only for small issues in Adults or Teens? 1 answer

Are lumineers ideally for people with minor cosmetic dental needs? Are teens reliable enough to use this technology?
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