What are Lumineers?

Lehigh Valley Smiles in Easton, Pennsylvania, is committed to providing our patients with the best cosmetic dental care, so that they can retain their dazzling smiles. Over the course of a person’s life, their teeth will inevitably lose some of their shine, and may be chipped or slightly crooked. One popular solution for cosmetic problems in the front teeth are porcelain veneers. At Alan Dilsaver’s office, we use the brand-name Lumineers, which have provided a superior application experience for over thirty years.

Veneers are custom-manufactured shells which are cemented to the fronts and edges of the patients’ teeth. They cover stains and are hard enough to compensate for the natural tooth if a part of it is absent or slightly out of place. However, they are thick and heavy. Placing them requires some of the patient’s natural tooth to be ground or sanded away. Lumineers are distinguished by their thinness and light weight. Usually, no adjustments to the natural teeth other than a deep cleaning are required, allowing the Lumineers to be applied in just two visits.

During the first visit, Dr. Dilsaver will make an impression of the patient’s mouth to be used as the basis for the Lumineers. After the Lumineers are made, they will be painlessly attached at the second visit. Though patients must care for their newly resurfaced teeth, they will continue to enjoy their bite function with a much prettier smile.

Alan Dilsaver, DDS, FAGD, operates Lehigh Valley Smiles at 2601 Nazareth Road, Easton, Pennsylvania, 18045. To schedule an appointment, call 610-252-7414 or visit LehighValleySmiles.net and fill out a contact sheet.