If you have minor changes that you would like to make to your smile, consider having lumineers applied. No matter if it's a gap between teeth, discoloration, chips, teeth that aren't quite uniform in size, lumineers can fix that without all the trouble of traditional veneers. They are even reversible if you should decide that they just aren't quite what you were wanting after all.

Lumineers, like veneers are bonded to the front of your teeth to give you that perfect Hollywood smile that you love so much. However, unlike veneers, they do not require as much preparatory work to the teeth. There is no need for shots, no drilling, and no pain involved, although it may take a while to get used to them.

Unlike veneers, that are bonded to the tooth surface and smoothed so you cannot tell where the veneer starts and the tooth ends, there is usually a small bump that can be felt. This is easy to get used to, however, within a matter of a few days.

Lumineers are thinner than veneers which can make them a bit more susceptible to cracking if you do not take sufficient care of them, but many people have been enjoying their lumineers for years without a single problem, and are still eating all the crunchy foods they enjoy.

When calculating the costs between lumineers and veneers, lumineers can be substantially less expensive; in fact some people have reported their lumineers being up to 75% less expensive than what was quoted for veneers.

Veneers are permanent, they cannot be reversed, and seem to bond better with your teeth than do lumineers. They can also handle bigger issues than lumineers can, such as slightly more crookedness and bigger gaps.

If you are not sure what is the best choice for you, see your dentist for a consultation. They will explain the two different applications along with the procedures to give you the most information to make the best choice for you. You may even find that you are not a good candidate for one of the treatments.

Lumineers are beautiful, long lasting, and can give you the smile you always wanted without having to subject your teeth to the harsher treatment of veneers. They are a less expensive way to straighten, even, repair, and recolor your teeth for that beautiful smile just waiting to be revealed.