Not Just Porcelain Veneers - LUMINEERS

There may be no treatment in cosmetic dentistry more transformative than porcelain veneers. Over the past decade or so, porcelain veneers have emerged as the cornerstone of most dramatic smile makeovers. From celebrities to stay-at-home moms, from high-profile politicians and businesspeople to dental professionals, themselves, porcelain veneers are everywhere.

There are very few drawbacks to porcelain veneers; truly, they can be used to create a nearly perfect smile. However, there was one notable disadvantage to the treatment: porcelain veneers were not reversible. Because their placement required the removal of natural tooth enamel, they could not be removed once they were in place. While they might need to be replaced or repaired after ten years or so, they would, in some form, remain with the patient for as long as the treated tooth remained with the patient.

Or at least that was the case before the advent of LUMINEERS®, one of the most notable advancements in cosmetic dentistry in recent years.

LUMINEERS® are wafer-thin dental veneers that do not necessitate the removal of tooth enamel before their placement. This means that, unlike other dental veneers, they can be removed, as well as easily replaced. It also means that patients do not have to undergo the same extensive preparatory stage that wearers of other porcelain veneers do. There is no need to alter the tooth’s natural structure whatsoever.

Each cosmetic dentistry treatment offers its own unique set of benefits and drawbacks compared to other treatments, and LUMINEERS® are no exception. To find out whether LUMINEERS® are the right treatment for you, please contact Fred Eck at his cosmetic dentistry practice, serving Naples, Bonita Springs, and Marco.