Alabama Lumineers

First and foremost, it is always important to remember that you should choose an expert cosmetic dentist, and let them choose their methods.

Lumineers are a specific brand of porcelain veneers that are currently popular and marketed extensively. One of the attractions of Lumineers is that they are extremely strong and can therefore be very thin. In actuality, the strength of the veneer comes from being bonded to the tooth, not from the veneer itself.

Lumineers are advertised as "easy to place" and indeed can be placed without any grinding or shaving of your original teeth.The actual reality is that very little tooth preparation is necessary for the placement of most veneers. Usually, a tooth that has been prepped for a veneer is virtually indistiguishable from your other teeth.

In some cases, Lumineers placed over teeth that have not been prepped can create a "bulky", uncomfortable result. Patients have reported that their lips "catch" on their teeth, and they suffer from dry mouth. Also, Lumineers placed over unprepped teeth can create a ridge at the gumline, which can attract plaque and stains.

Though Lumineers are advertised as easy to place for general dentists, they actually require a greater degree of skill to achieve beautiful, natural results than some other brands of porcelain veneers. This is because a no-prep technique requires more, not less, artistic ability on the part of your dentist.

Lumineers from Dr. Beasley

Dr. Beasley is fully trained and qualified to place Lumineers. However, he doesn't use this brand. The DURAthin brand of veneers can be made just as thin and he finds the results to be more beautiful. If you wonder if you could be a candidate for this service, visit our free consultation page, or call us at 888-860-5114.