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Lumineers are less stain resistant than your traditional porcelain veneers. In addition, they have a shorter life span than traditional veneers. Try to stay away from all liquids that have a propensity to stain your teeth. You can brush like you do with natural teeth and be sure to floss between them at least once a day to keep your gum tissues healthy. Not all cases are good candidates for Lumineers, so make sure that your case fits the criteria for a nice, natural aesthetic result.
Just brush like your regular teeth and avoid red wine and pigmented food. Lumineers are the weakest and least stain resisitant veneers and have the shortest lifespan. Very few people are candidates for them.
Lumineers (or any other type of porcelain veneers) can last a LONG time. In fact, I have seen people with veneers take better care of their teeth, making their smile and their veneers last longer than if they had never had anything done. The key to longevity is to clean them very well,...
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.
I would absolutely recommend porcelain veneers over Lumineers, especially on lower teeth. Lumineers are a brand of prepless veneers. While some veneer cases can be accomplished with minimal preparation they are rarely no-prep as advertised especially since the lower teeth need more room so as ...
