I have straight teeth. I chipped both my top front teeth a bit when I was little so they are a bit shorter than I’d like. I don’t want to change anything other than fix the 2 teeth. And I don’t want to put Veneers as I don’t want to shave my teeth down. Can I put Lumineers only on the front 2 teeth? Or will I need to put on the neighboring teeth as well. Will the color match? Do Lunineers come in shades?
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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...
Your best bet to get veneers is usually the second trimester, and you will be needing anesthetic.In most cases you must be cleared with your physician and OBGYN. If you needed lumineers or no prep veneers usually there is no complications, however the dentist must get clearance from your ph...
I would say yes, but with an asterisk. You mentioned your bottom teeth are slightly crowded? The success and longevity of Lumineers or any minimal/no-prep veneers partially depends on your bite and how your teeth contact particularly in the front - it's helpful to have enough...