whats the cost of lumineers for gaps

Q. Dear Dr. Suri, I was interested in getting lumineers for closing gaps & correcting chipped tooth. The cost of putting lumineers is pretty high but I also like to whiten my teeth as well so I was wondering in order to reduce cost is it possible to whiten first & then put lumineers matching my teeth on just the ones needed to close space & are chipped instead of all the teeth that show up when I smile. In future if they get stained is it possible to whiten them by bleaching or laser? Thanks a million!

A. Any type of veneers are expensive because they are made like fine pieces of jewellery and are all individually made by hand. Lumineers are one form of veneers. They have been marketed so that the public think that they are the best types of veneers available and they give the impression to the public that lumineers can fix all problems without drilling the teeth.

If you have a gap between your front teeth, it can be closed with any kind of veneer. If the gap is more than a couple of millimeters wide and you only have veneers placed on the front two teeth you will end up with 2 really big teeth that are not in proportion with anything else in your mouth. This can sometimes look worse than having the gap in the first place.
Usually when someone comes to have consultation with me I will suggest that at least the front four teeth are restored so that the end result is pleasing. The last thing you want is to spend the money on the front 2 teeth and then be dissapointed with result. If you were then to have four teeth restored you would then have to pay all over again. I would seek the advice of a cosmetic dentist that carries out these treatments on a regular basis. Have a look at the treatment portfolio and ask if an image can be done of your teeth so that you know what you would like after treatment.
You can of course have your teeth whitened but this is an adjunct to veneers rather than a replacement for treatment
Kind regards

Dr Komal Suri Smile Design Dental 33 High Street, Wendover, Buckinghamshire HP22 6DU Web: www.smiledesigndental.co.uk  Tel: 01932 223 479 View My Profile Dr Suri

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