Veneers are very popular with patients because they cover a lot of defects; they are also popular with patients that have discoloured teeth, says a Leeds dentist. Made of ceramic they need a bit of work done on the tooth before fitting, but now that has been revolutionised with the incredible Lumineer. It is a veneer in all but name, and it is proving extremely popular for its versatility, cost effectiveness and durability. They are super thin compared to conventional veneers, but that doesn’t deter from their strength as they are made from a new formula of ceramic. Usually a tooth needs to be prepared by planning it down by the thickness of the veneer, the planed area is then replaced by the veneer, and the way it is blended onto the tooth makes it a good choice to have one. Once you have a veneer though, you will always have a veneer, as the planed enamel doesn’t grow back. The Lumineer solves that problem with its unique thinness; this allows the tooth to be fitted with the veneer without the preparation work. This means that in 15 years from now you can have the Lumineer’s taken off, and your tooth worked on again as it will be a full enamel tooth as before. The cost is of course a lot cheaper due to the easy fit, and they last up to 20 years.
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