Dental Veneers & Lumineers in Orem UT

Veneers are cosmetic dental restorations that allow the patient to sport a beautiful smile. They are thin wafer-like restorations made from porcelain and bonded to the surface of a tooth. This way, dentists use them to cover minor cracks, chipping, excessive wear, and discoloration of the teeth. Lumineers®️ are similar to veneers but are extremely thin. They are so thin that in most cases, you wouldn't have to remove a layer of enamel from the tooth to accommodate them, as in the case of veneers. The best aspect of veneers and Lumineers®️ is that they not only offer a cosmetic solution but also strengthen the teeth and improve their functionality.

Are you the right candidate for veneers and Lumineers®️?

Veneers and Lumineers®️ would benefit patients with the following conditions:

• Teeth with minor cracks due to external trauma.
• Teeth that are severely discolored.
• Misshapen or chipped teeth.
• Excessively spaced or worn out teeth. 

Why should you choose veneers?

• Veneers and Lumineers®️ are made from tooth-colored material. Due to this, they aren't easily noticeable and stay under disguise.
• They are absolutely metal-free.
• They strengthen the structure of the tooth and help to retain its natural tissues.
• They are highly durable, long-lasting, and the procedure can be completed in as little as a single visit to our dental practice.

Procedure

During the initial screening of the mouth, we will conduct a thorough examination of the mouth and understand the severity of the condition. The dentist then determines your candidacy for veneers and Lumineers®️ or if any other simpler treatment method would suffice. Also, any old restorations on the tooth will be removed, and the tooth will be prepared for the procedure.

Scans and x-rays of the tooth will be taken to determine the size and contour of the restoration required. This data will be used to create a digital mold of the tooth, which is sent to a dental laboratory to be used as a reference for fabricating the restoration. Meanwhile, the dentist may place a temporary restoration on the tooth to protect the prepared surface.

During the next visit, the temporary restoration is removed, the tooth is cleaned and etched using a suitable etching solution. This roughens the surface of the tooth and allows the restoration to bond firmly with it. We use dental adhesives to bond the veneer/Lumineer to the tooth, remove excessive adhesives, and harden it using a curing light. A bite test would determine whether or not the restoration is bonded perfectly in place and if it is affecting your natural bite.

Please do reach out to us on call or by scheduling an online consultation with our dental professionals, and we'll be glad to assist you further.