I have a small ish mouth and small ish teeth. I’ve had braces and a good bite but I don’t like how my teeth don’t show when my mouth is open or when I talk. I’d like to avoid anything drastic like orthognatic surgery and I’m hoping lumineers would be enough. I like my teeth so I wouldn’t want them to look any different just longer/more visible. I’m worried major surgery is my only option.
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Answer: Definitely lumineers would be a good option
Yes, I would consider using lumineers. They can be made to fit over your existing teeth and are so thin, you may barely notice the extra thickness. We have done over 50 lumineer cases, so I am sure the solution will work for you.
When you are looking only to do two veneers, it iws best to have a local ceramist/artist make the teeth and work with the dentist to match the two new teeth to your existing tooth color. The Lumineer lab is in California, and sending a photo of the color of your teeth to them is helpful but...
Lumineers will not be damaged upon having a "deep cleaning" or scaling and root planing. However, your hygienist should make sure to use a fine polishing paste that is specific for esthetic porcelain restorations so as not to destroy the final polish and glaze on the restoration. Hope this...