Lumineers: Q&A
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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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Maybe, if you have room
Most of my patients who request Lumineers want the minimum (or none) prep to their teeth. This is a difficult concept to communicate fully to patients. Sometimes Lumineers are a great and best option - other times it really isn't.
Lower front teeth are the biggest question area. To be a good candidate for Lumineers, you need room between your lower front teeth and the back of your upper teeth. If you do, then Lumineers may be a great option for you. Best...
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Plano Cosmetic Dentist
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Lumineers for lower teeth....
There are concerns that need to be addressed before doing veneers on the lower teeth.
You need space for the veneers. If your lower teeth hit your upper teeth when you close together, you may not have room for veneers. Lumineers are typically done in very thin areas and traditionally without preparation. If your teeth hit each other in the front, there is not enough room.
Secondly, veneers typically need a slight preparation in order to look esthetically pleasing, otherwise you might...
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San Jose Cosmetic Dentist
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Lumineers for lower teeth
What is your objective for placing Lumineers on your lower teeth? Are your teeth crowded or have gaps? Are they badly worn? Wrong color? If the Lumineers are to correct only crowding I would recommend you consider realigning the teeth with clear aligners. Straightening teeth that are otherwise healthy is always a better choice than placing restorations. There are various cosmetic options for straightening teeth and it requires much less time than you might think, are...
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Tustin Cosmetic Dentist
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Lumineers for lower teeth
The answer is "it depends." There's nothing wrong with placing veneers or Lumineers just on lower teeth. It's done all the time. Before proceeding with any type of cosmetic treatment it's important to have a preview. Your dentist can either order a wax-up from a lab or have a computer generated preview for you. Once both of you are satisfied with your goals, then you can discuss the possible methods to achieve those results. Lumineers...
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Lumineers on lower teeth require the entire arch
Since lower teeth usually touch upper teeth, room does not exist for traditional lumineers. Lumineers are designed for "no prep" but lower teeth require some prep.
Find an experienced cosmetic dentist to guide you through this process.
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Can I have Lumineers on just my Bottom Teeth?
You can have Lumineers, or standard veneers on really ANY of your teeth that show. If your lower or bottom teeth are really crowded or misaligned, it may take treating them with standard porcelain veneers to get the spacing to look right.
With lower teeth that are really crowded sometimes some preparation of the teeth is necessary to actually thin the teeth in the areas that look too thick. Sometimes just laying the veneers over the different crowded areas without tooth...
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Just like anything, it depends...
The first issue is whether or not you have room. In other words, do the fronts of your bottom teeth touch the back of your top teeth when biting together? If they do, you cannot have Lumineers with no prep. If you have room, you most likely would be a candidate.
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do you mean just on your front remaining teeth?