Lumineers Vs Veneers

When would you recommend lumineers instead of veneers? What factors are considered?

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Are Lumineers the Best Dental Veneers?

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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How Much Do Lumineers Cost?

What is the price for Lumineers per tooth? Is it more or less than traditional porcelain veneers?

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Do Dental Veneers Like Lumineers Promote Tooth Decay?

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 Before and After Photos

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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Problems and Complications with Lumineers?

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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Are Lumineers Covered by Most Insurance?

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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Problem Sequence with Lumineers?

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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Lumineers for Small Tooth Gap and Whitening?

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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Questions to Ask Before Getting Lumineers

What questions should I ask my dentist before I get Lumineers?

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How Do I Find the Best Lumineers Dentist?

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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Can Lumineers Widen a Smile?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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Can Porcelain Lumineers Be Placed over Existing Porcelain Crowns?

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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When Would a Patient Choose Bonding over Lumineers?

Are there any situations that still warrant bonding instead of lumineers?

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Lumineers for Bottom Teeth

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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Lumineers Cost Per Tooth

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

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Are Lumineers or Braces a Better Choice for Fixing the Big Gap Between my Front Teeth?

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Ultra Thin Lumineers

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?

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?

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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Are Lumineers Covered with Medicaid?

Are veneers and lumineers covered by Medicaid?

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Would Lumineers Be Bad on Cavity-prone Teeth?

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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What Color or Condition Should Teeth Be In For Good Results with Lumineers?

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 Recovery Time

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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Are Lumineers the only no-surgery veneers now on the market?

Are there comparable alternatives to Lumineers?

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Will Lumineers Fall off over Time?

Over time, will they fall off??/

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Lumineers for Teeth Whitening?

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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Do Lumineers Work on Very Small Teeth?

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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Lumineers or Traditional Veneers for Lengthening Teeth and Adding a 'Gull-wing' Effect?

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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What Are the Common Complaints with Lumineers?

Which of these are the most serious?

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What is the Average Cost Per Tooth to Get Lumineers Replaced?

If only a few teeth on a set of lumineers get cracked or damaged, then will the price be different?

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Are Lumineers a Solution for an Overbite?

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How Successful is a Lumineer and Teeth Whitening Combination?

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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Gum Health and Lumineers?

I may be prone to gum disease. What should I know about lumineers before I consider buying them?

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Is There More Than One Type of Cement or Adhesive that can Be Used for Lumineers?

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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Can Lumineers Be Removed ?

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How Much Decay Does It Take to Make Me a Bad Candidate for Lumineers?

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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Lumineers over Dental Crowns?

How are Lumineers used to give me a "straight teeth" looking smile over dental crowns?

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Can Lumineers Be Used for Missing Upper and Lower Back Teeth?

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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Are Lumineers Truly Pain-free?

Could you tell me about the no drill, no shots aspect of Lumineers by Cerinate porcelain veneers?

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I Just Want my Two Lateral Incisors Done. How Much Will It Cost?

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

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Can I Get Lumineers to Cover a Bridge?

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How Often Would Lumineers Be Recommended over braces for Tooth Gap and a Slight Overbite?

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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Why Are Some Mouths with Missing Teeth Not a Good Candidate for Lumineers?

Are lumineers not a good option for someone who has two side-by-side teeth missing?

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What Types of New Technology Are Being Used with Lumineers?

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?

What should be considered when looking into getting Lumineers?

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What Are the Advantages of Having the Dentist File Down my Teeth Before Getting Lumineers?

Are there disadvantages to filing them?

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How Do I Fix my Overbite and then Get Lumineers?

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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How Are Lumineers a Minimally Invasive Option to Other Veneers?

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

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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Is There a Significantly Higher Number of Teens Who Choose Lumineers, Compared to Those Who Choose Braces?

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Veneer or Lumineer on One Tooth?

Hi Doctors. I have had a huger white mark on my upper front tooth since a a kid. i've read that it was some calcium shortage due to sickness while...

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When would the results of Lumineers be better than Braces for teens??

(http://www.wgntv.com/news/medicalwatch/wgntv-lumineer-pkg-sept17,0,1008742.story) It seems that most dentists would recommend that teens use the...

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With Lumineers' Tray Technology, How Many Teeth Receive the Covering at One Time?

Is the cost of the veneers less compared to LUMITrays? Are LUMITrays cheaper than individual lumineer overlays?

What kind of Hypoallergenic Adhesives are Used with Lumineers?

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Why Might One Hour Lumineers Take More Than One Appointment?

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What else is an Advantage to Using LUMITray Systems (Besides Being Quicker to Put Them In)?

Lumineers, Only for small issues in Adults or Teens?

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

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Can Lumineers Be Used if the Patient Has an Old Bond on One or Two Teeth?

Can Lumineers Be Used if the Patient Has  an Old Bond on One or Two Teeth?

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Are Lumineers Covered by Dental Insurance?

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What New Technology is Available from the Lumineers Brand?

Have Lumineers improved the longevity of veneers?

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How often is Limibrite used with Lumineers?