What are Minimal & No-Prep Veneers?
Cherrywood Dental • February 16, 2018
When you think of traditional dental veneers, your mind may immediately go to thoughts of drilling away enamel and your natural teeth to set the veneers into place. But forget about everything that you think you know, because the dental game is changing and Lumineers are the new key players in establishing positive aspects of tooth restoration.
Why your veneer type matters
Lumineers are specially made porcelain veneers that allow a patient to get even better results than traditional veneers without the extreme commitment. Ultra-thin veneers combine incredible aesthetics with lasting power, and offer a no-prep procedure to boot.
Depending on your personal preferences and cosmetic needs, lumineers will leave you completely satisfied with stand-out features like:
- Looking as natural as real teeth
- Matching the appearance of your natural enamel color so they blend into your existing teeth
- Lasting through many years of life with consistent brushing and flossing
- A no-prep procedure that allows you to retain most to all of your natural teeth
- Strengthening your existing teeth by covering exposed roots and lowering sensitivity
Overcoming dental anxiety through comfortable treatment
If you’ve dealt with dental anxiety for years, it’s probably kept you from the dentist’s office and those changes you’ve always wanted to see in your smile. The fear of what might happen in the dental chair is typically much worse than anything that would actually take place, and there are things you can do to help relieve some of that dental anxiety to make your appointments more relaxing.
If you suffer from dental anxiety, try some of the following at your next appointment:
- Communicate.
Once we know that you’re feeling nervous, we can help by talking you through your appointment so you know exactly what to expect and nothing is left to your imagination.
- Book a morning appointment.
Being one of the first appointments of the morning will help to get your exam over with and you on with your day.
- Ask for nitrous oxide.
Dental sedation helps prevent your body from triggering anxiety responses, and keeps you feeling calm throughout your appointment. Even better, nitrous is administered by a small mask over your nose and there are no needles involved.
- Listen to music.
Listening to soothing music during your appointment will help to block out some of the background noises that might be causing your tension.
- Find a dentist that you love.
Being comfortable with your provider that makes you feel listened to is a big step in feeling comfortable and cared for. Read patient reviews based on previous patient experiences when looking for a new office.
Why we offer Lumineers
Porcelain veneers are superior in their durability, thinness, and ability to mimic light in the way natural tooth enamel does. Our dentists want to provide our patients with the best possible porcelain veneers, to make treatment as pleasant as possible with the best outcome possible.
Dr. Barzgar has been providing Lumineers for over a decade and is skilled with the delicate placement and contouring. Our Lumineers smiles are so natural they are indistinguishable from regular teeth leaving our patients feeling confident and happy.
Am I a candidate for Lumineers?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Barzgar or Dr. Pakpour and learn more about how Lumineers can transform your smile and if you are a good candidate for the procedure. A few of the most common changes patients seek with Lumineers include:
- Gapped teeth
- Short, or worn down teeth from grinding
- Sensitive teeth
- Stained teeth that refuse to whiten
- Dramatic transformation without invasive treatment
- Smile makeovers with subtle changes
Ready to take the first step in transforming your smile into a stunner with the help of Lumineers? Call Cherrywood Dental and schedule your consultation today!