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What Are Lumineers?
Ultra-thin caps made of specialized ceramic composite, Lumineers, made by DenMat, LLC, are attached to the front surfaces of teeth. Impressions and imaging of your teeth are sent to their lab, and they fabricate shells that will blend into your enhanced smile. With these and other no-prep veneers, like Vivaneers and Durathin Veneers, little to…
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What Are Veneers?
Made of porcelain or a resin-composite, traditional veneers are luminous white shells that are placed over discolored, chipped, worn, or misaligned teeth to fix the way they look. Working from impressions and imaging of your teeth, they’re crafted to fit perfectly over the front of the teeth. Veneer installation is an irreversible procedure.3 What sorts of cases warrant porcelain…
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Introduction
Veneers are shells used by cosmetic dentists to fix the appearance of teeth. Made of porcelain or composite, they restore the front sides of chipped or cracked teeth, correct discoloration, and can help with crowding, among other issues. Among the types of veneers are Lumineers, which are thinner, tend to be cheaper, and require less preparation to put…
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Aftercare
Unlike many other cosmetic dental treatments, no special steps are needed when recovering from tooth reshaping. It’ll be important, however, to keep up with the basics of dental hygiene:3 Brush properly twice a day. Floss at least once a day. Keep up with dental check-ups (twice a year). Avoid smoking You should also call your dentist if your teeth feel…
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Potential Risks
As with any dental procedure—and despite your dentist’s best efforts—there are some potential risks to tooth reshaping. The enamel layer is very thin—only about 2.6 millimeters—so dentists have to be very careful; problems can arise if too much is taken off. Tooth contouring may cause: Temporary tooth sensitivity to hot or cold Increased risk for tooth decay…
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Benefits
While tooth reshaping isn’t appropriate for every case, there are a number of key benefits to having this work done. These include: It’s a more conservative method than other cosmetic dentistry approaches. It’s painless and very well tolerated. Recovery is immediate; you can resume normal eating and drinking afterward. Contouring can help change anatomy or…
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What to Expect at the Procedure
Tooth reshaping and contouring is performed by a dentist or cosmetic dentist in the office. Here’s what you need to know about how it’s done: Painless procedure: Tooth filing just occurs on the outer, enamel layer of your teeth. Since this layer doesn’t have nerves, it’s a painless procedure. However, you can request an anesthetic if you’re concerned about…
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Are You a Good Candidate?
Generally speaking, dental or tooth contouring is an elective cosmetic procedure. This treatment is not appropriate for all patients and all cases. The conditions best treated with this procedure are:2 Small chips or cracks in the teeth Pits or bulges in tooth enamel Shortening overlong teeth (especially pointy ones) Minor misalignments of the teeth Uneven smile…
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Introduction
Tooth contouring, also known as tooth reshaping, enameloplasty, or odontoplasty, is a cosmetic dental procedure that fixes minor issues with your smile. It involves removing small portions of tooth enamel to correct chipped, cracked, or crooked teeth or improve their appearance. This work, performed using specialized instruments or removable strips, is generally painless and well-tolerated.1 This article provides a…
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Do I Need Veneers?
Not everyone is a good candidate for veneers. Talk to your dentist before getting veneers if you: Have any underlying health issues, especially with your teeth or gums Have any missing teeth Frequently grind or clench your teeth Because veneers are usually irreversible, you may want to try less-invasive options first. Orthodontic treatments (such as Invisalign or…