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Lumineers

LUMINEERS® BY CERINATE® are porcelain veneers that offer the painless way to a permanently whiter and perfectly aligned smile. These contact lens-thin “smile shapers” can be applied to teeth without any grinding or shaving, transforming teeth into a naturally beautiful smile that looks perfect for every individual. LUMINEERS can even be placed over existing crown or bridgework without having to replace them.

Dr. Beauchamp is a certified Lumineers’ specialist.  Thinking of a Smile Makeover? Come in and request a Free, Digital Imaging, LumiSmile Picture, Cosmetic Consultation. View video below on Lumineers.

Some More Things to Know about Lumineers

If you are tired of teeth whitening, but feel skeptical about veneers, then Lumineers might be the perfect solution for you. Unlike veneers, there will be far less damage to the natural structure of your teeth. At the same time, you can enjoy a perfect, beautiful, white smile for at least 20 years without having to worry about other tooth whitening procedures. Today, many people are choosing Lumineers over other cosmetic whitening procedures, because of the convenience and lack of pain associated with them.

As you may be ware, Lumineers is a fairly new technology created by the Den-Mat Corporation.  Basically, once the dentist makes an impression of your teeth, the mold is sent to a lab owned by Den-Mat.  From there, your custom Lumineers will be made from a proprietary compound known as Cerinate porcelain. 

Advantages Associated with Lumineers

• Complete procedure for one or more teeth carried out over just two visits
• Lumineers tray can be used to repair one tooth or all of them at the same time
• No pain from teeth that were sanded down or drilled in order to accommodate traditional veneers
• No need for sedation or pain killers during the procedure
• Healing time is much faster than with traditional veneers
• Lumineers can be fully reversed without causing pain or increased sensation to heat and cold

If you want beautiful, white, even teeth, you can choose between veneers and Lumineers.  Even though they will both achieve the same goal, Lumineers are far gentler to your teeth. In the long run, this will preserve your dental health, as well as give you the kind of smile that you always wanted to have. 

Some Problems that May Occur with Lumineers

Individuals that have been fitted for partial or full dentures can tell you that dental molding procedures can be an exercise in frustration. Even though some dentists may get it right the first time, a poorly trained dentist may take several tries before the Lumineers actually look and feel right. Therefore, even though the entire procedure is supposed to be accomplished in two visits, it may actually take dozens before everything lines up properly. This includes getting the right shape and color for the teeth as well as the correct bite smile patterns. 

As with other dental procedures, the skill of the dentist in question will determine how good or bad your Lumineers will turn out. If you go to a reputable dentist, you can rest assured that the molds will be done correctly the first time, and that you will be able to enjoy them for decades to come.  Therefore, if you constantly need teeth whitening services, you may be well served by trying Lumineers to see if they will work for you. At the very least, you won't have to worry about permanent, long term damage or pain associated with veneers. As an added bonus, if it turns out that you don't like Lumineers, you can always have them reversed and try something else.