Problem Sequence with Lumineers?

I will say it again, if you have a choice do not go with Lumineers! The porcelain is not the best quality and they often appear bulky and not lifelike. As for breakage, this can occasionally happen with any veneer and is often associated with a flaw in the bond to the tooth. Most dentists will gladly replace a broken veneer at no cost if this happens within 3-5 years after placement. I have placed several thousand veneers over more than 25 years and have never seen any veneer cause gum... more

Gum disease is a bacterial infection and one of the symptoms is halitosis. It is not likely that the Lumineers caused this. As far as them breaking, it comes down to a few things, the material and the skill of the dentist. If a bite is not evaluated, the thin and weak Lumineer material will break. If the bite is balanced, they should be fine. Traditional porcelain veneers may be a better option.

Normally, Lumineers should not cause halitosis and/or gum disease. Both of these conditions are caused by bacteria in the mouth. Sometimes, restorative treatment can make it more challenging for patients to properly clean their mouths, causing an excess of bacterial buildup. If, for example, the shape of the patients' teeth changed dramatically (the teeth were made more bulky, for example), this could affect how well the patient could clean their teeth. When there is any change in the... more