Longmont Lumineers Dentist Explains How Dentist Reshape Teeth With Lumineers

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Modern cosmetic dentistry is able to transform teeth far beyond what has previously possible. Beyond teeth whitening treatments and orthodontics, our Longmont Lumineers dentist is able to reshape the appearance of teeth to make them proportional to the rest of the smile.

 

Lumineers are thin layers of porcelain that are applied over dental enamel to resurface the appearance of teeth. They can be custom shaped and shaded to enhance a patient’s smile. Lumineers are incredibly versatile because they can correct a number of cosmetic problems at once, and they can literally reshape the appearance of your smile.

Some patients have teeth that appear out of proportion with the rest of their smile. Some common complaints that we hear from patients are that some of their teeth are too short or too long. Additionally, some patients may have suffered dental trauma that changed the shape and alignment of their teeth. Other people have uneven edges to their dental enamel or pitted tooth surfaces.

In the past these cosmetic issues would not have been easily treated. Now, however, with porcelain Lumineers patients can have a seamless, balanced looking smile in only one or two appointments. Lumineers are applied over existing dental enamel, and they require very little destruction or filing down of tooth structure. Consequently they can be placed fairly quickly and without considerable discomfort.

Dental Lumineers make it possible to transform the structure of your smile—with this novel cosmetic tool we can achieve a complete smile makeover. If you’ve been unhappy with the shape or size of some of your teeth, Lumineers may be the solution for you. If you’d like to speak to a Longmont Lumineers dentist about your cosmetic options give us a call at (303) 776-4229