Teeth are often compared to bones because of their appearance and being attached to your upper and lower jaws, but they’re not the same. Teeth are protected by a material tougher than bone: enamel.
This calcium and phosphorus-based substance forms a durable coating over the sensitive parts of your teeth — the dentin, cementum, and pulp — and, in healthy mouths, enamel helps you keep a bright smile.
Despite its toughness, enamel can still become damaged. When you notice discoloration, cracks, or other issues on your teeth, cosmetic treatments like veneers can help keep your smile as beautiful as a picture. Lumineers® are an option similar to veneers that offer some advantages compared to the traditional approach, and you can get them at Nusblatt Dental.
Often referred to as a no-prep veneer, Lumineers are made with a material called Cerinate porcelain that’s as thin as a contact lens. They can be applied quickly for covering up imperfections such as chipped, gapped, discolored, and crooked teeth in less time and with less work than what’s required for traditional veneers.
We make a mold of your teeth after your initial consultation, customizing the Lumineers to suit your needs. To perform the procedure, we first ensure the Lumineers fit your teeth properly once we get them back from the dental lab.
To apply them, we gently etch and sand the tooth enamel to prepare your teeth for placement. We use a special dental adhesive, bonding one at a time to each tooth being treated. Once they’re all set in place, we eliminate any excess cement and clean and polish your teeth.
The results are immediate, and they speak for themselves. You can expect some minor soreness and redness for a few weeks.
There are several reasons you should consider Lumineers to address cosmetic concerns about your smile.
Both standard veneers and Lumineers are durable and can last between 10 and 20 years, depending on the level of care they receive.
You can expect to pay hundreds of dollars less for Lumineers.
When you get regular veneers, your dentist has to remove a layer of tooth enamel to create space for them in your mouth. Because Lumineers aren’t as thick — they’re 0.3mm as opposed to the 1.5mm veneers — you don’t lose as much tooth surface.
Less work is required to prepare for and place Lumineers on your teeth, which also means the entire process takes significantly less time. This results in high-quality results and a more manageable day.
Traditional veneers are made to be permanent — once your dentist removes the enamel to fit them, it’s irreversible. We can remove Lumineers, and they don’t cause extensive damage to teeth when removed.
If you want a better-looking smile at a reasonable price and a quicker time frame, consider Lumineers. Schedule an appointment at Nusblatt Dental in the East Village of Manhattan, New York, to set up a consultation with our expert team.
