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Gum Health and Lumineers?

asked 11 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Joseph W. Worthington, DDS
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Tags: gum disease

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

4 answers to Gum Health and Lumineers?

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Lumineers and Gum Health

Placing Lumineers or any other no prep veneer required "finishing" of the veneer at the gum edge with a dental drill or bur. The Lumineer people even recommend it. Finishing any porcelain restoration at the gum line will promote some degree of gingivitis. This may not lead to periodontitis but could be chronic or lead to recession. No matter how skilled the practitioner is the tooth with the Lumineer will be overcontoured as compared to a prepared... more
Joseph W. Worthington, DDS

Fairfield Cosmetic Dentist
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Prone to Gum Disease and Lumineers

There is no hard and fast rule that people fighting gum disease can not get lumineers. Gum disease does not automatically disqualify an individual, although virtually all dentists will recommend treating the gum disease first before placing the lumineers. The health of your gums directly affects how the lumineers will look and work. If there is gum disease present, the gum inflammation can cause the lumineers to look bulky and defeat the whole purpose of the cosmetic procedure. You... more
Robert Fields, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Can Lumineers cause gum problems.`

They must be done correctly! if not, you will be left with a "ledge" of porcelain at the gum line which will trap bacteria and illicit gum disease.
Mitchell A. Josephs, DDS

Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist
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Lumineers and Gum Disease

Some dentists who have never done Lumineers (or another NO-preparation veneer) might say that these kinds of veneers promote gum disease. This is simply not true. A no-preparation veneer if done well will be have no adverse affect on gum health. However, a poorly done veneer OF ANY KIND will definitely promote gum disease. Good luck!
Brad Lockhart, DDS

Tustin Cosmetic Dentist

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