What is a better option: Lumeneers or Veneers?

I have very sensitive teeth and I found out that getting lumineers or veneers will help me. They told me that the dentist have to "scratch" the tooth to put the veneers. If that is the case, does that mean that the veneer will stay put for ever? Will that damage the thoot permanently? I also found out that the Lumeneers are as thin as a contact lens and that the dentist doesn't need to scratch the theet.... but will it stay put? will it break because it's so thin? If there is a dentist out there reading this please help me. I need to know before I spend all my money.. I know both cost a lot.

What is a better option: Lumeneers or Veneers?
Lumineers are very thin veneers that supposedly do not need alot of tooth slimming. Do you really need them cosmetically or are you doing this for only sensitivity? If that is the case then do not get them. This is permanent. Maybe you grind your teeth and are having sensitivity that way. If you do grind your teeth, then your veneers could chip or pop off. Maybe you should talk to your dentist about using this special Rx toothpaste called Prevident to help with sensitivity. Where I work Lumineers are $1,000 dollars a tooth and they look best when done canine to canine. Put some serious thought into this and try every option before you decide yes on these.
Reply:Whichever you choose, do not put them on your lower teeth- there they fall off.
Reply:Andrea has a point. You must first address the issue of sensitivity, as you may not be a good candidate for Lumineers or Veneers (both are veneers anyway). Hold on to your money for the time being.





Lumineers do not require tooth preparation (shaving), whereas Porcelain Veneers do. If not done properly or the patient suffers bruxism, Lumineers are more susceptible to crack as those are quite thin. Lumineers are relatively new and not yet 'time tested', whereas Porcelain Veneers are well established over the years in use. Esthetically, both achieve the same purpose (and so do composite veneers!!!).
Reply:i think the others have given good advice and don't think i need to add anything except that i agree with them!
Reply:I'm a lot happier with "traditional" porcelain veneers. The "real" veneers that we do today started out just like Lumineers; without much preparation of the teeth. The current technique evolved because the old technique was not very reliable.





Maybe I'm missing something in the updated technique, but I'm fine with not knowing. I've heard too many complaints already about Lumineers popping off after just a couple of weeks.





ASK YOUR DENTIST how he feels about Lumineers vs. "Traditional" veneers.


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