Porcelain veneers can offer a smile makeover in only one visit, addressing multiple issues at once. But did you know that we also offer an alternative that can address multiple concerns in a single day? In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we create and place custom Lumineers.
The Cosmetic Issues Placing Lumineers Addresses
Each Lumineer is a restoration that is incredibly thin, even thinner than porcelain veneers. Also made from porcelain, these are durable and can handle daily bite forces and pressures. Once attached to the front of a tooth, they will instantly change the shape and color of it. Which means we can offer a smile makeover for some patients! For example, we can cover up major teeth stains that could resist traditional teeth whitening. Our team could help lengthen worn down teeth or repair minor damage. We could help fill gaps between the teeth too and address malformed structures as well.
Creating and Placing Your Cosmetic Restorations
With traditional porcelain veneers, we need to numb the teeth and then remove a thin layer of outer enamel to make room for the restoration. However, with Lumineers the super thin nature means we don’t have to remove outer tooth structure, keeping more of your natural smile intact. Instead, we will take detailed digital images of your bite from multiple angles and use them to design and craft your new restoration. We then attach this to the front of the tooth, making instant cosmetic improvements without the need to lose outer tooth structure.
Keeping Your Smile Bright
To ensure your smile continues to look amazing, you need to take steps that not only keep your Lumineers bright, but also help protect the teeth we have attached them to from the impact of tooth decay, infection, and gum disease. Which means you need to brush your teeth twice daily for two minutes with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste. We also recommend flossing before going to bed, and also cutting back on the sugar and starch in your diet that could feed harmful bacteria. Be sure you see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months too, so we can monitor your smile for the early signs of trouble and also remove all plaque and tartar from your teeth.
If you have any questions about our cosmetic Lumineers, then contact our team today for an appointment to see if these are right for you!
Learn More About Our Custom Restorations
Dr. Browne and his team in Prairie Village, KS, want to offer a smile makeover in only one visit. When you have several issues with your smile’s appearance, then reach out to our team today by calling 913-901-8585 to get started!
