Lumineers® for Gaps Between Teeth

Thinking about getting Lumineers® for the gaps between your teeth? Read on to learn about this cosmetic treatment. Having gaps between your teeth can make you feel self-conscious. The dentist can use custom-made Lumineers® to fill the gaps and improve your smile. Like veneers, Lumineers® is also used for treating an array of other cosmetic dental issues, but they are much thinner and require little or no changes to the enamel.

How Lumineers® work for addressing teeth gaps

Lumineers are especially well-suited to closing gaps between teeth. The thin porcelain shells are bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth. Since the shells can alter the look of a tooth, they provide remarkable aesthetic benefits. The dentist will fabricate two veneers that are bigger than the existing teeth if the patient has a diastema or gap between their two front teeth. The additional porcelain may meet at a natural location between the teeth to fill the gap and improve the smile’s appearance.

When not to use Lumineers for closing gaps

When it comes to filling gaps between teeth, Lumineers are often a great option. However, they may not be an option if there is a wide gap between the teeth. Lumineers must get adequate support from the natural tooth structure beneath it. If the patient lacks enough healthy enamel, Lumineers may not be the best choice. A little layer of tooth structure must typically be removed to create space for the veneer. Thanks to the thinness of the Lumineers, the preparation process may not be required.

Who is a candidate for Lumineers?

A patient is considered a good candidate for Lumineers if they have healthy teeth with small gaps. The first step is to book an appointment with a dentist. The teeth will be prepared after the patient’s eligibility has been confirmed. Lumineers allow for a quicker treatment time because they need minimal tooth prep.

After the dental assessment and preparation of the patient’s teeth, the dentist will take pictures or impressions of the patient’s teeth. The Lumineers will be manufactured by a dental lab. The porcelain shells will be forwarded to the dental office in a few weeks, and the dentist will install them with strong cement.

Other alternatives for gapped teeth

Lumineers are a wonderful way to close gaps since the whole procedure may be finished in a matter of weeks. Clear aligners are another excellent therapy for gaps. If you have big or numerous gaps between the teeth, the dentist may recommend clear aligners to close them.

The aligner trays may gently push crowded teeth outward so they can align correctly. The reverse technique is used when it comes to closing gaps, with teeth being pulled slightly inward. Treatment with clear aligners may take months or even years, but there is no substantial change to the natural tooth structure.

Ready to schedule an appointment for Lumineers?

You can correct gaps between the teeth with Lumineers. The dentist will evaluate your smile and recommend the best treatment option. Contact our dental office today to book your appointment.

Request an appointment here: https://www.drtimhubbs.com or call Vineyard Hills Dental Care at (925) 233-1143 for an appointment in our Livermore office.

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