What are Veneers and Lumineers?
A veneer is a thin plate of porcelain that is “glued” to the front of a tooth or most commonly the six upper front teeth. Veneers mask stains and discolorations of teeth and improve the shape cosmetically. Depending on the dentist, some teeth may have to be “shaved” or cosmetically “recontoured” for optimum results. The latest breakthrough in this field is the “contact lens” thin veneers called Lumineers. Due to the strength and thinness of these veneers, re-shaping of teeth is almost always avoided, hence less post-operative sensitivity and the natural enamel is preserved. Images of this procedure may be seen towards the bottom of this page.
