The ultimate guide to Lumineers, amongst many others

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Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 Time: 4:51 PM
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Lumineers are a special type of veneer made from ultra thin layers of Cerinate porcelain. They are applied to the surface of teeth to revitalise your smile by covering discolouration, cracks, chips or gaps between your teeth and restoring a strong, healthy and natural look.

Who should have Lumineers treatment?

Lumineers should be considered by anyone who wishes to vastly improve the appearance of their damaged, discoloured, ill positioned or crooked teeth. They are an excellent alternative to standard veneers.

What are the advantages and benefits of Lumneers?

There are many advantages and benefits to opting for Lumineers. They completely cover chips or cracks in teeth in a far more aesthetically pleasing way than fillings, which can often cause visible discolouration. Lumineers are ultimately far more cost efficient than alternatives such as teeth whitening, which has to be regularly regular to keep the discolouration at bay. Lumineers can sometimes be used as a corrective measure for covering small gaps in between teeth rather than reverting to unsightly braces. A great benefit is the fact that Lumineers are completely reversible, as very little of the original tooth is required to be removed before fitting the ultra thin translucent Lumineer on to the surface area.

This is a clear advantage over traditional porcelain and composite resin veneers, which often require the removal of some of the tooth surface prior to application, thereby making the process irreversible by reducing the size of the original tooth. The process of tooth reduction can also cause discomfort, heightened tooth sensitivity and may even require a local anaesthetic, none of which are required for the application of Lumineers. The overall outcomes of Lumineer treatment can be seen below in the pictures of a completely restored, revitalised and brightened smile of an extremely satisfied patient:

How long does a veneer last?

Lumineers can last for as long as 20 years. The durability and resilience of Lumineers is very strong, as is the adhesive used to affix them to the teeth, however, the length of time your Lumineers last will be impacted by the dental and oral hygiene routine you maintain. Ask your dentist for advice on the best methods for maintaining healthy teeth and gums and ensuring your Lumineers last as long as possible.

How are Lumineers applied and how long does it take?

It takes just too visits to have Lumineers fitted. Firstly, your dentist will take a mould of your teeth using a putty-like material and take pre-procedure photographs which will be sent to the dental laboratory to provide the blueprint for your fully custom designed Lumineers. During this initial session you and your dentist will also choose the right shade to give your new natural looking smile the right gleam. On your second visit you will have the Lumineers fitted and adhered to your teeth. Due to how ultra thin the Lumineers are there is normally no cause for any local anaesthetic or removal of the original tooth enamel as is usually the case with traditional veneer application. Once fitted the Lumineers will not cause any discomfort or tooth sensitivity and you will ready to showcase your new smile the moment you leave the dentist chair.

What are the costs involved?

It is very important you discuss in-depth with your dentist what the Lumineer procedure entails and the costs involved prior to starting treatment. The cost will vary depending on the dental practitioner you choose to carry out the procedure.

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If a tooth imperfection is getting your smile down then creative smiles cosmetic dentistry is the place to go to have your smiled improved, with creative smiles veneers and ever popular choice amongst patients.