Are Lumineers Right for Me?

If you have a smile that no longer makes you happy, you probably know about dental veneers. These tooth-colored laminates, made of plastic or porcelain, provide coverage for breaks and blemishes in teeth. But you may not know that traditional veneers require modification of tooth structure, specifically shaving away enough enamel to guarantee a fit. This means the process is irreversible.

Lumineers are a high-concept alternative. Using proprietary technology, the engineers behind this product were able to make the thinnest veneer yet—a veneer as thin as a contact lens. This means Lumineers can go right over your teeth as is, with no need for drilling or invasion. This is why Lumineers are known as a “no-prep” veneer.

If you think you may want Lumineers, a few things may affect your candidacy. First: the smaller your teeth, the better. Less tooth surface means the Lumineers can supply a natural size and fit.

Second, our cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills recommends you seek orthodontic care if you have underlying problems with your jaw or bite. Lumineers are cosmetic-only, and cannot repair issues that are better left to braces.

Apart from these two qualifiers, most patients find all they need is a smile with room for improvement. Ask our Beverly Hills Lumineers dentist for more information.