Which Type of Veneers is Right for You, Dental Veneers or Lumineers?

The other name of the Dental Veneers is porcelain veneers because most are made from porcelain. However, there are two types of porcelain onlays, the first of which are conventional veneer teeth, as well as another type of porcelain veneer called Lumineers. Although both are similar, they are slightly different, and it's important to understand these differences when deciding which type of onlay is best for your needs.

 

Also, you'll need to be guided by the advice of a good cosmetic dentist. The treatment is entirely aesthetic as both types of veneers are versatile, meaning the results are purely cosmetic.

 

Who Should Consider Porcelain Veneers?

 

You might want to consider porcelain veneers if you have chipped, cracked, or broken teeth, or if some teeth are slightly worn down. Those teeth which are less attractive or are too small can be changed with the help of veneers.

 

In correcting the spacing of teeth, porcelain veneers can be useful. For example, If you have gaps in between some teeth that you’d like to close or at least reduce.

 

Another use of porcelain veneers is to correct the position of misaligned teeth, so if you have just one or two teeth that are slightly rotated or that are out of line then porcelain veneers can be an alternative to orthodontic treatment.  

 

What About Lumineers?

 

Lumineers teeth are still made from porcelain, but it's a different type of porcelain compared with conventional onlays. The porcelain used is incredibly durable and long-lasting. This treatment is highly cost-effective in the longer term as some people will have these types of veneers for up to 20 years. Another advantage of having lumineers teeth is that often no tooth preparation is needed because Lumineers are typically only 0.2mm thick, so much thinner than conventional veneers.

 

Lumineers can be used in similar situations as conventional onlays, and it's even possible to place them on top of old bridgework or old crowns. They might sound amazing, and they can provide excellent results, so it's not surprising that this treatment is very popular. However, because they are what's called prepless or no-prep veneers, they are not suitable for everyone.

 

Where there is adequate space to place the veneers without the need to prepare your teeth, Lumineers are best suited to such specific situations.

 

What About Snap-On Veneers or Press-On Veneers?

 

You might have seen adverts for what are called Snap-On veneers or press-on veneers and which offer to makeover your smile very cheaply. These veneers are not designed to be used permanently, and are only intended for a night out, preferably where the lighting isn't too good! They really aren't a good solution, and cosmetic dentists frequently see people who have wasted their money on this option before deciding to have the real thing that will look permanently good for years to come.

 

If you don't want to spend the money on porcelain veneers, then an alternative is to have your teeth bonded with tooth-colored composite resin, where the composite resin is applied directly to the surface of the tooth to cover it up and to create a nicer shape and color. It's the same material used to mend cavities in teeth, and while it can look great, it's not as hard-wearing or as long-lasting as porcelain.

 

Veneers cost in the Houston area depends on multiple reasons, but may range from $800 to $2,000 per tooth.