New Orleans Lumineers

  • March 11, 2016

    Why does my lip stick to my Lumineers?

    I’m so in love with my new Lumineers smile! It looks better than I ever imagined, but there’s one little problem I am noticing since I got them: when I talk, my upper lip tends to dry out and stick to my front teeth. It’s kind of annoying, but I don’t know what to do…
  • January 4, 2016

    Is my bad breath caused by generic brand of Lumineers?

    I recently made some big changes in my life in regards to my health and wellness. Now that I am in a good place, one of the last things I would like to do is transform my smile. Since I hadn’t really taken care of my teeth for a long time, I had some periodontal…
  • October 7, 2015

    I want to get veneers, but I'm afraid they will cause tooth decay

    I’m in need of a smile makeover, but not sure if I should go with porcelain veneers or Lumineers. Should I be concerned about tooth decay with veneers from food getting stuck under them? — Anastasia Anastasia, Regardless of what type of veneer you go with, if your dentist bonds them properly, there will be…
  • May 21, 2015

    Will Lumineers work for tetracycline stains?

    My husband has tetracycline stains on his teeth. We’ve looked into porcelain veneers, but they are so expensive. We saw a commercial for Lumineers and they are cheaper, will they work? — Sandy Sandy, For tetracycline stains, Lumineers would not be the best choice, and here’s why: Tetracycline stains are very difficult to cover. The veneer…
  • February 19, 2015

    Sensitive teeth are affecting my health. Will Lumineers help?

    My teeth are extremely sensitive, making it difficult to eat and drink certain foods and beverages. It’s starting to affect my health because I am struggling to keep my body nourished. Would getting Lumineers help with the sensitivity and get me back on the road to feeling normal and healthy?  — Sara Sara, Lumineers or other brands…
  • November 26, 2014

    Tired of my Lumineers falling off!

    I was so excited to have Lumineers placed on several of my teeth a few months back, but now they keep falling off. I’ve had to go back to my dentist to have same tooth re-bonded three times and this time I accidentally swallowed the veneer. When I asked my dentist what I should do,…
  • September 14, 2014

    Does teeth grinding affect Lumineers?

    I’ve always been self-conscience of my smile and I’m finally to the point financially where I am considering getting Lumineers. I’ve seen and heard a lot of good things about them, but my one concern is that I grind my teeth. I’m afraid if I tell my dentist that I grind my teeth, he will…
  • August 12, 2014

    What can I do to cover tetracycline stains?

    I have had gray stained teeth as a result of tetracycline for many years. All I really want is to have nice, white teeth. I’ve seen and heard a lot of negative stories about porcelain veneers and Lumineers. I’ve also researched bonding. What procedure would give the best results for my situation? — Adrianna in…
  • June 10, 2014

    Will porcelain veneers make me look like Mr. Ed?

    I’ve had stained and broken front teeth most of my life and often find myself comparing my smile to everyone around me. There are those people whose smile is so beautiful and natural and then there are the ones you can tell have had work done and look like they have horse teeth. If I…
  • January 13, 2014

    Can I get Lumineers off if I don’t like them?

    I want Lumineers for 2 of my teeth that are really shaped so bad that they don’t look like teeth. If I get Lumineers and don’t like them can I get them taken off? – Jill Jill – Before you make a final decision about Lumineers , find a skilled cosmetic dentist to examine your…