If you have been considering porcelain
veneers, but have been a bit reluctant because traditional porcelain veneers require
some removal of your tooth’s enamel, talk to your dentist about Lumineers. Traditional
porcelain veneers are permanent and cannot be removed. However, Lumineers are
completely reversible.
Lumineers are thin pieces of porcelain that
your dentist places on top of your teeth for a naturally beautiful smile.
Lumineers are as thin as a contact lens and require no shaving or grinding of
the natural tooth. In fact, Lumineers are so thin that your dentist can place
them over your bridges and crowns without having to replace your old
restorations.
When you schedule an appointment with your
dentist for Lumineers, a thorough examination will be conducted to find out if
you are a good fit. If you are free from gum disease and tooth decay, and your
teeth are sound enough for Lumineers, your dentist will take x-rays and
pictures before making an impression of both your lower and upper teeth. Once
the impression has been made, your dentist will send it off to the Lumineers
lab along with your dental records, photos, and x-rays to ensure the best
possible fit. Unlike traditional porcelain veneers, there will be no shots,
extensive drilling, or unsightly and uncomfortable temporary acrylic veneers.
When your new Lumineers are ready, your
dentist will make sure that each Lumineers fits perfectly before etching and
bonding into place. Once placed, your dentist will make sure that your bite is
balanced to avoid chipping.
Because traditional porcelain veneers are
much thicker, your dentist must take a more aggressive approach when it comes
to application. That aggressive approach means more removal of the natural
structure of your tooth, which will require anesthetic and shots to minimize
the pain and sensitivity. Because Lumineers are so thin, you will not have to
deal with such aggressive steps for a beautiful new smile.
Gentle Touch Family Dentistry is a certified
Lumineers provider who can give you the smile you have been dreaming about in
as little as two appointments.
Call your Farmington Hills Dentist and
schedule a no obligation Lumineers consultation today. A beautiful smile really
is just a couple of dental appointments away. Call or click now.
