We recently talked about porcelain veneers that can improve the appearance of your smile in just two visits. But what if we offered a cosmetic restoration that can boost smile beauty in only one visit? In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about improving smile beauty in one sitting with Lumineers!
The Cosmetic Benefits of Lumineers
Each Lumineer is a very thin layer of porcelain, a material that is durable and able to handle daily bite forces. We use the same material to create crowns, dental implant restorations, and even bridges due to their durability. The same material is also translucent like natural enamel and can be shaded to blend with your smile. This means it can match your surrounding teeth in shade, or we can whiten your smile forward and ensure it matches your brightest possible smile. Several could be used to essentially makeover your smile in only one sitting!
The Difference Between Lumineers and Veneers
Do these sound very similar to porcelain veneers, which we also place onto the front of a tooth? They are quite similar. However, with veneers, we need to remove structure from your teeth, taking away a thin layer of enamel to make room for them. This means placement takes two visits. With Lumineers, the restoration is much thinner than traditional porcelain veneers, and we can place ethel in only one visit without the need for removing enamel from your teeth, keeping them intact!
Preserving Your New Smile
Once we attach your custom cosmetic restorations, this can mask teeth stains, help fill embarrassing gaps between teeth, and even address worn down or damaged teeth. Once placed, to keep them bright and safeguard the teeth they are connected to, you need to brush and floss daily. Avoid tobacco products, and limit how much sugar is in your diet. We also urge you to see our team for a checkup and cleaning every six months, so we can keep an eye on your smile and your restorations, ensuring they stay in place and remain bright and shining.
If you have any questions about how we improve your smile’s beauty in only one visit with our custom Lumineers® or if you want to schedule a consultation to see if they are right for you, then contact our office today to learn more and get started.
Call Dr. Robert Browne, D.D.S. for Cosmetic Improvement
A smile that looks great and offers improved oral health and bite function is possible, and sometimes in as little as one visit. Don’t hide your smile from the world or feel self-conscious in social situations, reach out to our team! To find out more about our office, or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Robert M. Browne, D.D.S. in Prairie Village, KS at (913) 901-8585.
