Hannibal Cosmetic Dentist | Dr. Janes
Hannibal Missouri, Quincy, Illinois, and St. Louis Missouri area
Monday, February 15, 2010
Lumineers vs. Traditional Veneers
Many patients come to our office for smile makeovers and request that we use a product called Lumineers rather than regular dental veneers. Mostly this is because of the highly effective marketing campaign that the laboratory that makes Lumineers has run. Magazine and television advertising have made the Lumineer brand highly visible to consumers. While this product is very similar to regular dental veneers there are some differences that patients must be aware of.
Both Lumineers and veneers (also known as dental porcelain laminates) are very thin, porcelain shells that cover only the visible part of your tooth. Both are resistant to staining and both can repair minor imperfections in teeth. However, most highly trained, experienced cosmetic dentists prefer dental veneers. Why?
First, because Lumineers are designed to require no preparation of the tooth they are very limited in cosmetic cases. Teeth that are slightly turned or misshapen cannot be corrected by Lumineers. Even on teeth that are simply discolored, the product can leave a "bulky" look. In contrast, traditional dental veneers can be used to perform "instant orthodontics" or extreme smile makeovers.
Another plus for veneers is their extreme durability. Veneers can last up to 15 years and have a very natural appearance. Because of their resistance to staining your new smile can keep its brilliance for years.
To find out more about porcelain veneers, please contact our St. Louis cosmetic dentistry office today at 1-800-873-3980 to schedule your initial consultation. Dr. Charles Janes serves patients in St Louis and Hannibal, Missouri and Quincy, Illinois.
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Charles W. Janes, D.D.S.
Functional Cosmetic Dentistry & Full Mouth Rehabilitation
"Designing Smiles, Enhancing Life"
501 Clinic Rd., Hannibal, Missouri 63401
573.221.3360
1261 Maine, Quincy, Illinois 62301
217.228.2828
1 Comments:
Having dental veneer is good also because it lasts longer, for a maximum of 15 years perhaps. It is a long time span before having veneers again.
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