how are lumineers affected by brushing and flossing?
Q. Hi Dr, I am interested in the lumineers. I have questions about what happens to my own teeth after the lumineers are placed over it. I mean when I brush or floss, would my teeth benefit from it, thanks for your time.
A. Dear O, thank you for your question.
Lumineers are veneers made by a specific company and they are marketed to the public by saying that they can correct problems with your smile without any preparation of your teeth. Lumineers are only suitable for simple cases, i.e if your teeth are straight and have discolouration or if there is only mild crowding. The company assumes that there are no problems with your bite and your teeth are not worn. Please make sure that you have a consultation from a dentist that does normal veneers as well as lumineers to make sure that you are suitable. If your teeth are not ideal for lumineers then you may not get the result that you want or the veneers will fail if there are bite problems you may have to have normal veneers which involves shaving some enamel from your teeth. This is something that needs to be considered because having veneers with preparation of your teeth is an irreversible procedure.
veneers and lumineers fuse to your teeth and are very strong once bonded. They should be looked after just like your normal teeth. You brush and floss them regularly and you should still visit the hygienist. Anything that will break and chip your actual teeth would chip and break a veneer/lumineer. I don’t think that you need to worry about having veneers or lumineers but please make sure that you find a dentist that has knowledge of both procedures and has a background in cosmetic dentistry. Ask to look at a portfolio.
i hope this answers your question
Lumineers are veneers made by a specific company and they are marketed to the public by saying that they can correct problems with your smile without any preparation of your teeth. Lumineers are only suitable for simple cases, i.e if your teeth are straight and have discolouration or if there is only mild crowding. The company assumes that there are no problems with your bite and your teeth are not worn. Please make sure that you have a consultation from a dentist that does normal veneers as well as lumineers to make sure that you are suitable. If your teeth are not ideal for lumineers then you may not get the result that you want or the veneers will fail if there are bite problems you may have to have normal veneers which involves shaving some enamel from your teeth. This is something that needs to be considered because having veneers with preparation of your teeth is an irreversible procedure.
veneers and lumineers fuse to your teeth and are very strong once bonded. They should be looked after just like your normal teeth. You brush and floss them regularly and you should still visit the hygienist. Anything that will break and chip your actual teeth would chip and break a veneer/lumineer. I don’t think that you need to worry about having veneers or lumineers but please make sure that you find a dentist that has knowledge of both procedures and has a background in cosmetic dentistry. Ask to look at a portfolio.
i hope this answers your question
Kind Regards
i had a root canal about 4 years ago on my front tooth from a back break. i had a veneer, or thats what they said it was. but now i noticed the veneer doesn’t match at all to my other tooth, my gums are purple and the veneer is too thick, it’s just really noticeable. i was wondering if i should get lumineers put on both my front teeth so they will match, but i was wondering if it would be tooth think and be noticeable. also if i could still get invisaline, will it pull the lumineers off? i just want to be able to smile and not feel so conscious of my teeth. i’m a teen and i’m always close to people and like to hang around a lot of people. thank you.
I have 6 veneers, however I chipped one and I don’t understand how. I don’t eat hard candy or bite into anything such as an apple. I was actually eating rice when I felt a piece of my tooth. I though lumineers would be strong and break so easily. What could be causing this to happen?
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