Warnings About Lumineers

Applying lumineers to your teeth is one way to improve their appearance. They are similar to dental veneers, but are thinner and less invasive. Lumineers consist of thin sheets of porcelain that are placed and bonded onto the teeth. As they are thinner than veneers, there is no need to file down the teeth, as is the procedure with standard veneers. Due to the fact that the teeth don't need to be prepared in the same way, Lumineers are generally cheaper than traditional dental veneers.

Cracking

• Dentists warn that Lumineers can crack more quickly than standard veneers, because they are thinner. As a cracked Lumineer is obvious, it will instantly ruin the look of your smile. If you are considering Lumineers, speak with your dentist about ways that you can prevent them from cracking.

Slide Off

• Lumineers are far thinner than traditional veneers. While this is a plus, as the dentist will not have to remove much of your actual tooth to apply them, they can slide off easily. When they do slide off, there is no warning. You will be left with an unsightly tooth and additional cost to replace it.

Appearance

• If you are considering Lumineers to fix the appearance of your teeth, and to design a new and perfected smile, keep in mind that you may not receive as dramatic of a result as you would with standard veneers. The reason is that the teeth are not prepared before the Lumineers are placed on the teeth. This means that the dentist does not have as much latitude to create a new smile.