Transform Your Entire Smile with High-Quality Veneers and Lumineers® from Southfield Family Dental Center
Dental Veneers and Lumineers® can dramatically rejuvenate your smile by covering up a variety of cosmetic imperfections.
Are you embarrassed by chips, cracks, stains, gaps, or a slightly crooked alignment?
Veneers or Lumineers® may be your solution. Our experienced dentists offer a variety of dental veneer options including porcelain veneers and Lumineers®. We offer a free consultation that includes an explanation of the process, as well as outlines your options.
What’s the Difference Between Veneers and Lumineers®?
Great question! Both types of dental veneers are a form of cosmetic dentistry in which a shell or layer of tooth-colored porcelain or composite material is placed over the facial surfaces of your teeth to correct worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing, discoloration and chips or cracks.
Dental veneers fall into the category of cosmetic dentistry because they create bright, white smiles with beautifully aligned, shapely teeth. However, they also protect the surface of damaged teeth and may eliminate the need for more extensive treatments. Other benefits of veneers include durability, an improved smile appearance, and the need for little-to-no removal of tooth structure compared to crowns.
Both traditional dental porcelain veneers and Lumineers® are custom-made to match the shape and shade of the surrounding teeth. To adhere traditional dental veneers, some preparation of the tooth’s surface is required. A Lumineer® is a brand of porcelain veneer, however placing it requires no tooth preparation, so the affected tooth is preserved in its entirety. Lumineers® are also made of a very thin, durable material called Cerinate® ceramic. Because it is so thin, Cerinate® ceramic may eliminate the need for drilling or injections.
Our Six Step Process for Applying Veneers:
- Removal of any decay and old fillings on the tooth.
- Make room for the veneer by removing a small amount of enamel.
- Determine the shape, size and shade of the tooth by taking an impression of the prepped tooth.
- Send the impression of your tooth to a dental lab where the veneer is made.
- Make and place temporary veneer while waiting for the permanents to come back from the lab.
- Check the color, size and shape of the permanent veneer to ensure a proper fit prior to polishing and applying permanent veneer.
Dental Veneers and Lumineers® are One of Our Most Popular Cosmetic Dental Procedures
Because of their versatility, many patients in our Michigan cosmetic dental office request veneers to solve a variety of their dental imperfections, including:
Worn Enamel
Over time, the thin, hard translucent substance covering your teeth (enamel) may become worn, dulled and discolored. Such wear and discoloration may be natural or result from a genetic predisposition. However, it often results from consuming soft drinks, tea or coffee, smoking, and taking certain medications, etc.
Uneven Teeth
Uneven teeth can result from tooth grinding or general wear and tear.
Wear and Tear
Teeth naturally wear down as people age. Aged teeth are more likely to have chips, cracks or a generally uneven appearance.
Genetics
Certain people are born with abnormal spacing between their teeth that widens with age.
If you are unhappy with your smile and are considering veneers or Lumineers, give us a call at (248) 234-9987. Our experienced cosmetic dentists specialize in veneers and will happily go over your options.