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Lumineers are definitely long term or permanent restorations. They are a brand of porcelain veneers. They do not need to be removed or replaced unless something deteriorates relative to your tooth structure supporting the veneer or the veneer itself. They do not damage your teeth. If you maintain the health of your teeth by daily hygiene and periodic professional cleanings and exams, your veneers/Lumineers can potentially last a life time and never cause any damage to your teeth.
Lumineers are meant to be a permanent restoration. They don't have an expiration date. At some point you will probably want to replace them due to improvements in technology or changes in your mouth. They are not considered a temporary restoration so you need to make sure you are committed to the result they create for the long term. Removing Lumineers can damage the tooth structure underneath if the dentist isn't careful. Most patients that want Lumineers/ veneers don't want them removed.
Typically, if the removal of the wisdom teeth is a non emergency nature, it can wait until after lumineers are placed. However, be SURE to let the oral surgeon who will be removing the wisdom teeth know that you have veeners so they will be cognizant not to apply unnecessary forces on the ...
Gum recession occurs with poor dental hygiene. It's usually most prevalent in the elderly, because dental hygiene tends to get worse in older age. Though I provide Lumineers and normal minimal prep veneers, I always try to let my patients know that if they are looking for something that will l...
Hi mbraggs,I'm in Atlanta, and I can do Lumineers (no-prep veneers or regular porcelain veneers) for under $1600 per tooth. I think you can find my website, etc on this site -- please contact me if you're interested. We can start with a simple consultation to discuss your goals for your smile.
Hello Noura,.Please do not use any glue yourself. It must be done an cosmetic dental expert using many different sequences and materials, it is not just one glue its many glues. You have to prepare the tooth and the porcelain differently. Maybe the design was not done correctly, because...
I would not recommend using any glue because you may glue the Lumineer ever so slightly incorrectly and it could cause the Lumineer to fracture or impossible to correct without destroying the Lumineer. The best thing to do is to just walk into a local dental office and ask that the dentist r...
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 ...
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