I am considering lumineers because my 4 front teeth are very big, long and wide. Am I a candidate for this method? (Photo)

Hello there,I would not recommend Lumineers.  Since no tooth structure is removed during the Lumineer process, your teeth will actually appear bigger if Lumineers are placed.  For your case, I would recommend minimal prep veneers.  Always look at before and after photos when selecting your dentist. They will give you an idea about what you can expect. I'll attach a link of a patient who's case was very similar to yours. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

Hi:Normally when teeth are too wide I do not recommend lumineers since very little to no tooth structure is removed when doing lumineer  therefore the teeth will appear bigger and wider after placement of a lumineer.In my opinion all of the four teeth appear to be too far out as a result the teeth have to be shaved down more than the thickness of the final veneers to make them appear more narrower, shorter and more inline with your other teeth.  This will require regular veneers.The other option is to do orthodontic treatment and strip between your teeth to push them back and at the end do minor contouring to make the two front teeth shorter.  In this option you basically keep your own natural teeth.Best of luck!

First, I think you have a great smile. However, if you wish to make your teeth smaller and less prominent, then lumineers may not be the right treatment for you. In my opinion, you can consider 2 options-Traditional Veneers: your teeth will need to be shaved down to the right proportions and veneers can be fabricated to make your teeth look less prominent.-Invisalign: It is hard to evaluate your bite from the photo, but if your teeth are protruding, invisalign can help push them back and intrude them to make them appear smaller and less prominent. I would recommend a getting a cosmetic evaluation to determine the best treatment option for you.