Lumineers

January 4, 2021
My Lumineers Do Not Look Right
I had porcelain veneers done almost 20 years ago. I loved them but it was time to get them replaced as they had started to show their age. My old dentist had retired and I used his replacement. I wish I had not now. It has been a completely different experience. First, even though I…
August 9, 2019
Protecting Lumineers
I’m considering getting a smile makeover with Lumineers. Can you tell me how hard they are to take care of? Marilyn Dear Marilyn, It’s great that you’re getting a smile makeover. However, I want to caution you against choosing the brand. Instead, you should carefully choose the dentist and let them choose the brand. While…
May 1, 2019
lumineers for white spots
I just finished my braces and my teeth have white spots on them. It’s pretty embarrassing and my friends have pointed it out to me, so I know it is noticeable. Getting braces was pretty expensive. I want to cover the white spots, but I don’t want to ask my mom about it if it…
March 19, 2019
Are Lumineers the best?
I am planning on a smile makeover. I want to get the best one possible. I keep hearing good things about Lumineers. Are they as good as their advertisements say? Georgiana Dear Georgiana, You are right that Lumineers are heavily advertised. They happen to be one of only brands known by name because of that.…
January 26, 2019
Lumineers versus DURAthin
I’m planning on a smile makeover. I’ve been looking at images of both Lumineers and DURAthin. I like the DURAthin a lot better based on what I’ve seen, but wondered about cost. Are the DURAthin much more expensive? Lisa Dear Lisa, I’m concerned you are going about this the wrong way. It really isn’t the…
November 30, 2018
Dentist Stained My Lumineers
I am so angry, but don’t know if I can do anything about it. Before getting my “smile makeover” my dentist and I discussed what I wanted it to look like. One thing I specifically said was how white I wanted them. Despite my instructions, he put a stain on my Lumineers. When I asked…
September 28, 2018
Before Getting Lumineers, Read This
The Lumineers brand is heavily marketed to both patients and dentists. You see those pictures of the models with their gorgeous smiles and dream about that being you. And it can… but you may need something other than Lumineers to make that dream come true. Here are some things that can make your smile makeover…
July 31, 2018
My Lumineers Will Not Stay On
I’m in the middle of a Lumineers nightmare. I spent a small fortune to get Lumineers placed on my four front teeth. They keep falling off. I can’t even get through a full week before at least one of them falls off. While my dentist doesn’t charge me for bonding them back on, I can’t…
January 30, 2017
One of my Lumineers Keeps Changing Colors
I don’t understand what’s going on with one of my Lumineers. All the rest of them are fine. This one keeps turning bluish. My dentist says it’s fine and I’m imagining it, but I know I’m not. Even my husband agrees. What do I do? Elaine E. – Denver, CO Elaine, Bear in mind that…
November 16, 2016
Is It Possible to Get a Refund for Lumineers?
All I wanted to do was close a gap between my two front teeth and correct a chip on one from when I was a kid. My dentist told me that Lumineers was the way to go, and he promised me a beautiful smile, but he wanted to do all six of my top front…