LumineersAn Overview
Dental veneers can be the perfect solution for achieving a lasting, natural looking smile. Annapolis area cosmetic dentist Dr. Vernon Sheen offers several options for changing the appearance and color of your teeth including Lumineers®. Considered a minimal or no prep dental veneer, Lumineers can be placed on your teeth with dramatic results in just two visits to our Annapolis dentist office. Lumineers are suitable to transform teeth that are:
- Discolored or stained
- Misshapen
- Damaged
- Chipped or cracked
- Gapped
- Worn down
- Too short or small
- Slightly Crowded
- Worn down
What are Lumineers?
Lumineers are made from ultra-thin, quality ceramic material that is customized to blend with your natural smile. They are so thin that they will require little to no tooth reduction and will still fit comfortably over your tooth. Traditional veneers are much thicker and that made applying them much more difficult. The tooth would need to be grinded down to create room for the veneers. Because some of the tooth structure was removed, this would cause significant discomfort and tooth sensitivity. With minimal or no prep veneers, you will experience no tooth sensitivity or discomfort after they are applied. The entire procedure is minimally invasive because they are adhesively bonded to only the front of the tooth. Dr. Sheen will work with you to achieve a new smile with Lumineers that complements your overall appearance and addresses any cosmetic concerns you have.
The Benefits of Lumineers
Minimal prep veneers can add strength to damaged, chipped or cracked teeth. Not addressing those issues can lead to further damage and irreversible degradation. This is the only type of veneer that is completely reversible. Since traditional veneers remove some of the tooth structure, you cannot simply remove them. In the event that you are unhappy with your results, you can simply have them removed and your natural tooth will be intact and strong. They are long-lasting with clinical tests proving that they will look great for about 20 years and sometimes even longer. Lumineers are also extremely durable and stain resistant.