Premier Dental Care offers Lumineers® to patients in Lancaster and Palmdale. Dr. Naguib can treat discolored, chipped, or crooked teeth with Lumineers. Lumineers are a brand of porcelain veneers that look and feel like natural teeth. They consist of thin shells that are custom-fit to your specifications.
Our cosmetic dentists in Palmdale, CA, are experts in the art of cosmetic dentistry. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of Lumineers and our treatment process.
Treatment with Lumineers
Before treatment, Dr. Karim Naguib will examine your teeth and review your goals and budget to determine if Lumineers are right for you. Unlike porcelain veneers, he will not have to prep or remove tooth structure to make room because they are ultra-thin.
Preparing the teeth before treatment creates room for the veneers to fit comfortably. He will take an impression of your teeth and send it to a ceramist, who will fabricate the veneers in a dental lab. After they are complete, the Lumineers will be adjusted and secured to the teeth for a permanent restoration.
You can look forward to many benefits when using Lumineers for cosmetic reasons. Here are just a few:
- Lumineers can brighten teeth: Stained, yellowed, darkened, and discolored teeth are common problems that your dentist can solve with Lumineers. Lumineers provide a long-lasting, bright, and natural look.
- They can restore chipped teeth: Lumineers cover them to provide a smooth, uniform look.
- Lumineers can close gaps between teeth: Dentists can close spacing problems and gaps between your teeth. They eliminate excess space while keeping your original teeth intact.
- Lumineers can align crooked teeth: Lumineers can be a quick alternative to braces and other orthodontic treatments.
- They can reshape teeth: When placed over natural teeth, Lumineers can change their shape and appearance.
- They can renew old dental work: We can place Lumineers on dental crowns or bridgework for a brighter and more uniform result.
How are Lumineers different from Veneers?
Patients and dentists often compare Lumineers to porcelain veneers because both achieve similar results. The biggest difference is that the material for Lumineers is much thinner. Because of this, the dentist doesn’t have to remove any tooth enamel before placing the Lumineers.
This makes them reversible, while veneers are more permanent. A tooth that has had some of the enamel removed will always need a protective covering.
Because they’re thinner, Lumineers can also be more comfortable for you. They’re easier to put on, and you won’t need any anesthetic before the procedure. They look natural, too! They’re more translucent and capture the light as normal teeth would.
Even though Lumineers are thinner, that doesn’t mean that you have to compromise durability. They can last up to around twenty years. While they’re usually more expensive than porcelain veneers, costs have come down and are now comparable to other cosmetic dental options.
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Lumineers FAQs
What can’t you eat with Lumineers?
With Lumineers, patients should avoid eating hard or chewy foods. These include popcorn, ice, raw fruit, chewy meat, and chewy candies.
Patients should also avoid foods that are likely to stain, such as berries, tomatoes, wine, coffee, soda, etc. If you have questions about diet restrictions with Lumineers, ask your dentist.
How long do dental Lumineers last?
In most cases, Lumineers last between 10 and 20 years, depending on their material, placement, and the patient’s oral care. They are still vulnerable to damage, so they may not last as long if you do not follow instructions and recommendations.
Can Lumineers get stained?
Lumineers are highly resistant to staining. However, that does not mean that they cannot pick up stains. Lumineers are a perfect choice for aesthetics and durability when replacing or repairing minor cosmetic issues.
What are the disadvantages of Lumineers?
Lumineers tend to be slightly less effective than veneers because they are more translucent. They also tend to last slightly less than veneers, but they are a cheaper alternative to restoring your smile. Call our office today to schedule a consultation, and we can discuss all your options.
Do Lumineers damage gums?
Lumineers do not cause damage to your teeth. Contrary to popular belief, your dentist does not have to remove enamel to place Lumineers.
Do your teeth rot under Lumineers?
Your dentist attaches Lumineers to teeth so that there is no space between the tooth surface and the Lumineers. Patients should not experience any cavities or tooth decay under the dental veneers. They should not see decay unless their dentist did not properly attach and bond the Lumineers to their teeth.
Request a dental appointment and oral hygiene visit today.
Call our Lancaster office at (661) 948-6700 or schedule a dental visit to our Lancaster dentist office online. You can call our Palmdale office at (661) 273-6565 or schedule a visit to our Palmdale dentist office online.
