Porcelain Veneers or Lumineers, Which one To Choose?

Don’t like what you see when you smile? Change it! There's no reason to put up with imperfections that detract from your smile. While it's common to be told not to judge a book by its cover, unfortunately, it's human nature to make impulsive judgements.

Your smile is one of the first things people will notice, If you have not so perfect teeth and are constantly worried about your smile, then dental veneers are the ultimate answer to all your worries.  These are useful tools that can easily restore your imperfect teeth and give you the beautiful smile that you have always dreamed of. Tooth Veneers can mask stained, oddly shaped, or crooked teeth and create a smile that would make Oprah sit up and take notice!

Porcelain dental veneers are also called dental veneers, porcelain veneers, porcelain laminates or just veneers. They are made from a very thin layer of porcelain (a glass or ceramic type of material) about the thickness of your finger nail or a contact lens. As porcelain veneers are so thin very little of your tooth needs to be removed as compared with that of a crown.  Porcelain Veneers are so thin (0.3mm to 0.5 mm) light is transmitted through them easily giving your teeth a very beautiful and natural appearance. You will never see a dark line with porcelain veneers like you can with some types of crowns.

Lumineers are a brand name of porcelain veneers made from patented porcelain called Cerinate.

Lumineers comprise of a new type of veneer that has been introduced and is much improved in terms of performance and appearance.  Lumineers are much thinner and stronger than the original veneers so they will not add any bulk to your teeth.  Furthermore, the fact that they are lightweight and thin makes sure that they don’t cause any discomfort, tickle your teeth or even your mouth for that matter. 

While having the same benefits as normal veneers, lumineers also do not require teeth to be reshaped.  As a result, they provide an effective covering for the tooth’s structure without chopping or chipping it. Not only will they remain intact but they also do not suffer from any permanent damage – this is not the case with traditional veneers.

Lumineers are an excellent choice when your teeth are slightly set back or need very minor changes. Lumineers are not for everyone. If you require more extensive changes (extreme makeovers etc.) traditional veneers might be the better choice. Each person needs to be evaluated individually to see which type of veneer is best for them. It might even be a combination of both.

Another exciting advantage of lumineers is that they can be easily and reliably bonded to the tooth perfectly without having to drill.  Since there is no drilling involved, you do not have to worry about your phobia for anaesthetic shots, and what’s more, the process itself is absolutely painless!

Ceramic or Porcelain Veneers on the whole can help you attain the perfect teeth that you long for with little or no pain, as long as you make the right choice regarding your Cosmetic dentist.

A skilled cosmetic dentist can help you choose the shape, shade, and style of your veneers to match your unique features, then sculpt them with exacting detail to enhance your smile, and your look.