Posts Tagged cosmetic dentistry veneers cost
Are Lumineers Cosmetic Veneers Or Not?
Posted by Shannon Dunlevy in Cosmetic Dentistry Veneers, Cosmetic Veneers on August 22nd, 2009
Correcting broken, discolored, or uneven teeth by utilizing state of the art materials and techniques. That is normally the definition of a cosmetic dentistry veneers procedure. There is one particular method, one that doesn’t require the normal treatments of drilling, roughing and removal of the tooth enamel. It is a virtually painless procedure, completely non invasive. The procedure is trademarked as “Lumineers” by Cerinate, which are, in fact, porcelain veneers taken to another level.
Lumineers are made of ceramic porcelain, they are ultra-thin, almost as thin as contact lenses. The Lumineer veneer is placed on top of the existing tooth, immediately transforming your flaws with a perfect covering. This new technology offers people a completely non invasive way to enhance and correct their smile. It’s utterly painless, involving no shots or anesthesia. In fact you won’t even need a Tylenol after a Lumineer procedure. As well, there is no removal of sensitive tooth structure which can occur during a traditional cosmetic veneers procedure.
Don’t Have Fear for Cosmetic Dentistry Veneers!
Posted by Shannon Dunlevy in Dental Spas, Dental Tourism, General Cosmetic Dentistry on August 16th, 2009
Right. Judging by the title, I am running a poetic dental site now. How cool is that! 
And now I digress…
The sight and sound of a dentist’s drill can send shivers up the spine. Even the hardest and most masculine men can cower in the dentist’s office from either childhood fears, or just simply because the tools of a dentist’s trade can look like medieval torture devices. For someone with damaged teeth, the thought of a cosmetic dentistry veneers procedure, or any other dental work, is often met with such debilitating fear that they will choose the more damaging and uncomfortable solution of living with unhealthy teeth. These fears are starting to melt away, with the advent of the dental spa.
Help Is On The Way!
Is it even possible to be smiling on the way to your dental appointment? Yep. Not only is it possible, but now modern and forward thinking dentists have incorporated complete spa retreats within the confines of their offices. These spa like conditions can not only have you more relaxed when faced with a dental procedure, they can actually soothe and relax you from daily stress and leave you feeling invigorated and happy. Yes, going to the dentist can now actually make you happy. Who knew?
Cosmetic Dentistry Veneers, Explained
Posted by Shannon Dunlevy in Cosmetic Veneers, General Cosmetic Dentistry on August 14th, 2009
A person will normally seek out cosmetic dentistry veneers in order to improve the confidence of their smile. There are many factors as to why teeth become discolored and damaged, in most cases it is of no fault or neglect, just environmental issues (a list is provided below). The problems that arise from having a poor smile or discolored teeth are more serious than most people realize, in that a person with this condition will usually feels less socially confident, they will take care to avoid social situations that would otherwise be enjoyable, they can even suffer professionally from avoiding jobs that require bright lights and substantial human contact.
One very significant side effect, noticed from people with problem smiles, is a decreased instance of normal and comfortable eye contact, and this can lead to other socially akward situations and sometimes even phobias. While this sounds horrible, all of these problems can be solved through cosmetic bonding, or cosmetic veneers.
Cosmetic veneers are an expensive prospect, bonding being the cheaper alternative. However cost is something to consider over a long term “value for your money” case. Bonding is known to last only 5 to 10 years whereas a cosmetic veneer will normally last 20 years or more. In effect this means that any short term cost savings by opting for bonding is usually offset by the future expenses of many corrective procedures.
The Author
Name: Shannon
Bio: I'm a graduate student and part time model and come from a dentist family. My father and both brothers are dentists, and my mother is a hygienist. I've also once worked as a hygienist in my Dads dental practice, but now I'm in my third year at the University in Scotland, on the way to becoming a Dentist, specializing in cosmetic procedures. One could say career is all in the genes I guess. :)
