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Understanding the Benefits of Lumineers Veneers
Want to upgrade your smile without all the guesswork? Arden Park Dental Care in Sacramento, California, offers several amazing options, like dental veneers, to transform your smile in time.
Want faster results? Dr. Shahnaz L. Formoli is a master at transforming smiles with Lumineers, the top name in no-prep porcelain veneers.
Need help deciding which is right for you? Our guide will explain everything you need about Lumineers and traditional veneers—no fluff — just the answers to move closer to the smile you want.
What Sets Lumineers Apart from Traditional Veneers?
Lumineers and Veneers can cover gaps, chips, stains, and other cosmetic imperfections. But Lumineers do not require altering your teeth. Traditional Veneers? They require shaving some tooth enamel to ensure a better fit. Lumineers are also thinner, which helps them fit over unaltered teeth.
How Do Lumineers and Veneers Make My Smile Look Better?
Each treatment covers flaws to build a healthy, bright, and balanced smile. You will look like you were born with the perfect smile. Veneers and Lumineers blend with your natural teeth so they don’t look out of place.
What’s the Difference Between the Lumineers and Veneers Process?
Veneers begin by altering the teeth that receive them, removing a small portion of the enamel. We then take dental impressions.
Once you return, Dr. Formoli bonds your permanent veneers to your teeth.
Lumineers skip most of that. There’s no grinding. We take your impressions, create your Lumineers, and bond them over your teeth. This treatment has less recovery time; you walk out with your new smile in one visit.
Can Anyone Get Lumineers or Veneers?
Not everyone qualifies for either treatment. This is where your consultation would come in. Your overall oral health is a big factor. Dr. Formoli needs to check if your smile is healthy enough before she can move forward.
Certain conditions may need to be addressed first. Your goals, habits, and budget are also factors to consider.
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How Long Can Lumineers Last Versus Veneers, and What Can I Do to Maintain Them?
Both treatments can last from 10-15 years, but there are a few things you can do to make them last that long or longer:
- Brush and floss every day
- Don’t bite down on hard objects
- If you grind your teeth, wear a night guard
- Visit us for regular deep cleanings.
Not too tough, right? We know you can do it! Your good habits will help your new smile last longer.
What Are the Downsides to Lumineers and Veneers?
Traditional veneers permanently alter your teeth. This means you will always need something on a treated tooth to protect it.
Lumineers don’t alter your tooth enamel so that they can be removed. They are also much thinner, so they may not hide stains or veneers.
If you change your mind later, both options require more dental work.
How Can I Decide if Lumineers or Veneers are Right for Me?
The first step? Clear expectations. Making a subtle change or getting a full smile makeover?
Make an appointment to discuss things with Dr. Formoli by calling (916) 280-0988 or visiting Arden Park Dental Care at 4360 Arden Way, Suite #3, Sacramento, CA 95864. Let us open a new chapter for your smile.
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