Even if you want a veneer that is placed on the face of your tooth without tooth preparation, I would stay away from Lumineers. The quality of the porcelain is poor. I would recommend you have a prettier feldspathic porcelain veneer placed. To get the best result you must do some tooth reduction to avoid... more
For a new look, recommend lumineers or what?
I have straight teeth with a small gap right in the middle upper 2 teeth and I am looking for 1.long term whitening 2.nice look. What do you recommend?
3 answers to “For a new look, recommend lumineers...”
A: Not a Lumineers fan
While Lumineers CAN work, generally speaking they are not what is hoped for. "Lumineers" is a trade name for a brand of porcelain and is not unique. If the teeth are not shaped at all, the Lumineers must be very thin to avoid being "bulky". This thin factor can make them very... more
A: Hard to tell without pictures but possibly
Good question. Depending on the size of your gap would really determine if veneers (or lumineers) are the best choice for you. If it's a small gap- I would look at finding a dentist who "specializes" in doing aesthetic bonding procedures. Ask to see examples of a... more
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