What are Lumineers?
Lumineers
Do you know what lumineers are? Lumineers are an aspect of cosmetic dentistry which can be placed over your teeth, like veneers, but thinner. Before we learn more about these, you should know that Gentle Dental applies lumineers in our offices. Gentle Dental has many locations spread throughout Houston, where we dedicate our time and energy to helping the people of our community with their oral health. If you are in need of anything, from cosmetic procedures to oral surgery, we can provide it.
What are Lumineers?
Let’s talk about lumineers and what they can do for you.
Like a veneer, a lumineer is a shell made from porcelain that is bonded to your teeth. Unlike veneers, they are very thin, making for a better fit in the mouth. To create the best shape, these need to be made so that they are customized to your teeth. In order to help you understand how this is done, we will describe it here.
How are Lumineers Made?
To create lumineers, your dentist will make an impression of your teeth and send the molds to a lab where the lumineers will be constructed. With the molds, we will also send any other relevant information, such as photos and records. They are also made out of porcelain, giving them a white and shiny appearance.
Putting Them On
Lumineers are much easier to place than veneers. Those require a more extensive placement process, sometimes involving drilling or shots. However, your lumineers will not require the same amount of work. After ensuring that they are a good fit, we will bond them to your teeth, which will make your teeth look great for years to come.
If you are ready to talk to a dentist about lumineers, get into contact with Gentle Dental today.
Contact Us
Gentle Dental should be your first choice for a general dentistry provider.
We have multiple locations at Gentle Dental. To speak with someone at our Houston office, call (281) 855-1100. To set an appointment closer to your own location, visit this link and follow the instructions. Our assistants are more than happy to set you up with an appointment. Now your question of, “What are Lumineers?” has been answered.
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