Lumineers veneers
A veneer is a thin custom covering bonded to the front of a tooth. It can change the tooth’s shape or appearance where your teeth and bite are suitable.
Before
Tell the dentist which tooth is bothering you and when you first noticed a change.
During
Ask how much of the tooth can be kept, which material is suitable and whether your care needs more than one visit.
After
Follow the care instructions you are given. Ask whom to contact if the tooth remains uncomfortable or the bite feels different.
FAQs
Will my teeth need to be shaped?
That depends on the tooth and the veneer design. Your dentist can show you what preparation would be needed before you decide.
How does a veneer differ from bonding?
A veneer is made to fit and then attached to the front of the tooth. With composite bonding, the dentist shapes the resin on the tooth.
Composite bondingFurther reading
Assessment and material options
Your dentist assesses the tooth, your bite and what you’d like to change. They can compare porcelain and E.max ceramic options with treatments such as bonding or whitening.
Preparation and fitting
Some veneers need a thin layer of enamel removed so they fit. Ask what preparation your teeth would need, whether that change is permanent and what would be involved if a veneer needs replacing.
A branded veneer option that may be considered for selected patients after assessment.
Ask who would plan and fit your veneers, and what follow-up care would be needed.