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Lovely Lumineers in Central London

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

It can be rather amazing living in the metropolis that is central London- sexy, glitzy, colourful and at times addictively beautiful; one of the best cities in the world. But if you have a sense of pride about living the dream, you may also feel that you have to live up to the expectations of said dream, by looking the best you can. The teeth are an integral part of that pressure because as soon as you open your mouth, that’s what the world sees. Keeping up appearances can be hard, but there are some splendid short, sharp ways of smiling your way through life and getting you through a bit of a do- it’s called Lumineers. Based on the tried and tested method of veneers, these little gems sum up the fast paced life of London. Walk into most dentists and tell them that you need a bit of a make-over to bring your mouth up to scratch quickly, and they will fit you with Lumineers. These patented porcelain coverings are simply pasted onto your teeth without doing any damage to your teeth’s enamel and OK, they will only last about 5 years at best, but for a quick fix, these babies will give you a smile that can win over Hollywood and beyond. With some of the most modern techniques around as well, you can simply walk in to a dentists, and within a couple of hours, walk out with a mouthful of bejewelled teeth.

Choosing a Lumineer in the city of London

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

There is an ever increasing trend in the city of London to get the perfect Hollywood smile and there are many options to choose from. But a quick fix that might be worth considering is lumineers. They will hide any stains or cracks and re-instate the original look of the tooth. Made from patented porcelain, they are strong and wafer thin compared to normal veneers and their great advantage is that the treatment involves minimal preparation of the tooth. With porcelain veneers, a lot of the tooth is removed before the veneer is cemented on. But with a lumineer, they are simply bonded onto the surface of the tooth, making the treatment reversible. They can also be used in conjunction with crowns and bridges. Preparation and fitting can take about 2 weeks, unless you take the CEREC option, where the treatment can be done in a day. Because the tooth has minimal preparation, it negates the use of a temporary veneer whilst the new lumineer is being manufactured. Fitting is simple they are bonded to the teeth and cured using a light. The main disadvantage is they are not as durable as a traditional veneer and last only around 3 years. But they are comparable in price to other techniques and the results are illuminating.

Latest veneer technology with Lumineers from City of London dentist

Monday, September 20th, 2010

There is a new type of veneer in the market that promises to be the best yet. Produced by Cerinate, Lumineers are the thinnest and most versatile porcelain veneer ever made and deliver stunning results. Designed to perfectly cover discoloration and restore the shape to teeth that have suffered from enamel erosion, ask your City of London dentist about the new Lumineers.

Lumineers have improved upon the traditional veneer in the sense that they are thinner and stronger. This means they require less preparatory work before application and are less likely to chip and crack in the mouth. Only about the same width as a contact lens, Lumineers require minimal enamel removal before application, one of the most common drawbacks of traditional veneers. Dentists are always reluctant to remove otherwise healthy enamel and now, with these new forms of dental caps, they simply don’t have to. Not only can Lumineers fit over existing teeth, they can also be applied to teeth with previous restorations such as crowns. This is especially good news for patients and dentists because these can often be very hard to remove.

Lumineers are able to completely transform a smile, even one that has been badly affected by staining and enamel erosion. Manufactured at a special laboratory in the US, they are the very latest in dental technology and represent the future of veneer technology. With appropriate brushing and flossing, Lumineers are capable of lasting as long as twenty years before they will need replacing, and although they may cost slightly more than traditional veneers, the results are worth it. Find out about Lumineers at your next appointment.

Lumineers; the facts about this amazing veneer. By a City of London dentist

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

A new formula made from porcelain has completely taken the dentistry world by surprise, the Lumineer as it’s called is so much easier to fit says a City of London dentist. Veneers are popular among those who seek a solution to minor teeth problems, ones which are largely cosmetic. A discoloured, chipped, wonky or cracked tooth is more an inconvenience than a usual tooth problem. Veneers up to now have been very thick in size due to the material used, that makes it impossible to have one fitted without first removing its equivalent in enamel from the rogue tooth. As enamel doesn’t grow back it means that you can only ever have another veneer on that tooth. Most of these veneers last up to around 15 years, and it involves removing the worn out one and replacing it with another one. The Lumineer puts paid to all that as it is so tough it now comes in a super thin version, this allows the dentist to simple just place it on the front of the tooth with a little cement. No preparation, except in some cases, is necessary and if any is required it is just a quick roughening of the surface to get a good adhesion. They can be removed at any time to allow treatment to the tooth, then simple replaced back on, or even exchanged for another one. They are expected to last up 20 years, and keep their colour much longer as well. The price is also very competitive.

Lumineer’s are great for hiding minor damage to teeth, says A City of London dentist

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

The new Lumineer veneer is great for hiding small amounts of defects to your teeth; this can include a misaligned, cracked or even a chipped tooth. The cost has also made it a considerably popular choice when choosing what cosmetic surgery to have to repair damaged teeth, says a City of London dentist. The new veneer is so thin and tough that it is a true veneer in the normal context of the word, as used in the furniture business. A conventional veneer needs to be quite thick to do the job properly, this means that it can`t just be plonked onto a tooth to repair it. The tooth needs to have some extensive work done on it first so the veneer will fit onto the tooth and look natural, this means that your teeth’s natural enamel needs to be shaved off to make this possible. With the Lumineer being so ultra thin, no work needs to be done on the tooth to prepare it; it is simply cemented on in around 20 minutes. If your tooth needs any work done on it, then the Lumineer is simply taken off and then replaced when the work is done. With a veneer it would need to be taken off and a new veneer fitted afterwards, and this can be quite costly. The lack of work in making the Lumineer and fitting it means the price has come down; on top of that they last longer than a normal veneer with a life of around 20 years.

Healthy white teeth with Lumineers from City of London dentist

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Patients choose to have veneers for a number of reasons. Either their teeth are affected by discolouration or staining and they want to restore a healthier colour or it could be that the enamel is badly worn or damaged and the teeth a look unattractive. Whatever the reason, porcelain veneers are one if the most effective and spectacular cosmetic dentistry tools capable of stunning transformations in little more than a few appointments.

Some of the drawbacks with porcelain veneers in the past have been that they required the removal of otherwise healthy enamel in order to be able to fit comfortably over the existing teeth without appearing too big. City of London dentists were always slightly reticent to remove healthy enamel unless absolutely necessary. However, a new type of veneer has remedied this problem whole still maintaining the stunning visual appearance of veneers.

Lumineers are made from a special patented cerinate porcelain that is both incredibly durable and also extremely thin. Little thicker than a contact lens. Lumineers can be fitted to teeth without the need for enamel removal. They are so thin in fact that they can even be fitted over the top of existing dental work such as crowns and previous veneers.

If you are embarrassed by the condition of your teeth and have always wanted a beautiful smile you can be proud of, make an appointment with your dentist to see how Lumineer veneers could benefit your teeth. The veneers will create a more even and well-balanced smile with a healthy white appearance. The veneers will be specially designed for your teeth before being cemented into place using a thin layer of dental bonding. If well cared for, Lumineer veneers will last for up to twenty years before they need to be replaced.

A veneer could be the answer to a chipped or cracked tooth says a City of London dentist

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

A veneer is a covering that gives the affect of a solid material; we all have veneer furniture in our houses, and now the dental profession uses veneers as well, says a City of London dentist. A chipped tooth can be so annoying as it catches the tongue when we chew and makes it sore, a cracked tooth is annoying as it lets hot and cold food stuffs into the inner chamber and causes us pain and infections. In the old days they would simply extract the tooth and replace it with a denture, but today we live an enlightened age and almost all dental problems are curable. Using a bonding agent, which is colour coded cement, your dentist can cover the crack and seal it, the join is almost invisible to the eye. A veneer would cover the front of the tooth and completely hide the crack altogether, not only that but it would also seal the crack and stop bacteria getting into it. It can be coloured to look any shade of white, that way a veneer will look and act just like your real teeth. For a chipped tooth it will not only hide the chip, but it will stop the tongue from getting caught on it when you are chewing. Veneers are also used by cosmetic dentists to disguise discoloured teeth and even in some cases a misaligned tooth, but one of the most common reasons is that of a cracked or chipped tooth. You don`t need to lose the tooth now, just have the problem `papered` over and left. There are varying types of veneers; the latest design is a Lumineer, which is super thin, but very tough. This veneer can last up to 20 years; it needs no special maintenance and is fitted in a matter of minutes. For more information and to see if this would solve any problems you have, see your dentist.

City of London offers latest US Lumineer veneers

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Lumineers are the latest, painless way to achieve the beautiful smile you have always wanted, without any alteration to existing tooth structure. They can create the appearance of beautiful, white, healthy teeth that will fill you full of smiling confidence.

Incredibly thin, Lumineers are designed, unlike traditional veneers, to require no injections, no removal of enamel or other tooth structure and no pain. They are so thin that they are even completely removable, so there really is nothing to lose. Lasting up to twenty years if properly maintained, Lumineers could give you the perfect smile for years to come.

The secret to Lumineers success is that they are made to be stronger so that they can be thinner than other veneers. Porcelain veneers are generally 0.5 millimetres thick but Lumineers are only 0.3 millimeters thick. This means that no tooth enamel has to be removed prior to fixing the Lumineers, this limits the amount of work and often pain required when choosing veneers. Because they are so thin they also closely resemble natural enamel and look more lifelike.

All Lumineers are manufactured at the Cerinate laboratory in the United States using the very latest technology and are offered by dentists registered with the US firm. If you are considering having veneers to cover discoloured or badly worn teeth, or even if you are just having the front two teeth recapped, then ask a City of London dentist abut the latest import form America, Lumineer veneers.

Lifelike Lumineer veneers from London dentist

Monday, November 16th, 2009

For patients who have badly worn, discoloured or unevenly spaced teeth the very latest in veneer technology, Lumineers may be able to restore the cosmetic appearance of their teeth.

Veneers are thin porcelain shells that are cemented over the top of existing teeth to enhance their cosmetic appearance. In the past having a veneer fitted involved the need to remove a substantial amount of enamel form the existing tooth in order that the tooth could accommodate the veneer.

Thanks to Lumineer technology, veneers are now so incredibly thin that only minimal tooth preparation is required prior to fixing. Manufactured by Cerinate, Lumineers are about the same width as a contact lens and are so thin that they are even completely removable. They are also able to fit over existing dental work which means that painful and uncomfortable removal work is not needed before fixing a Lumineer veneer.

Lumineers have also been manufactured to have a translucent appearance that mirrors that of real tooth enamel. This makes Lumineers the most lifelike and realistic veneers on the market, something that veneers have been criticised for in the past. Representing a major step forward in the world of cosmetic dentistry, Lumineers are increasingly becoming the favoured choice of veneer for dentists and patients alike. Ask a London dentist about what Lumineer technology could do for the cosmetic appearance of your teeth.

Learn More About Lumineers From Your City of London Dentist

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

If you have a gummy smile, or need restoration on visible teeth, your dentist may recommend using veneers. Depending on the situation, you may be a bit hesitant about this type of procedure. Among other things, if the veneers develop stains, or you do not like the way they feel, it may be impossible to remove them. Today your City of London dentist can offer you a much better alternative.

In a sense, you can think of Lumineers as removable veneers. While you cannot remove them as you would a retainer or bridge, your dentist can dissolve the cement that holds Lumineers in place. Therefore, if you do not like having Lumineers, or you need to replace them, it will not be a difficult task to achieve your goal.

Aside from being fairly easy to remove, Lumineers are made up of a thin porcelain shell. This means they are much lighter than regular veneers. Chances are, you will find they are much more comfortable. You can also have peace of mind knowing that Lumineers are extremely durable. Unlike resin veneers, you will also have the benefit of a wider range of colour matching.

When you are having problems deciding between Lumineers and regular veneers, you can always ask your dentist for more information. Chances are, you will find that there are a number of benefit associated with removable veneers. For example, if you develop a cavity, it will be easy enough to remove Lumineers. At the very least, you will not need to worry about Lumineers begin damaged by this type of treatment.

Regardless of your age, you will always want your visible teeth to look as good as possible. Not so long ago, that meant having veneers installed in order to cover up all kinds of imperfections. Today, you can ask your City of London dentist about Lumineers instead. As you learn more about their benefits, you may well decide that they will be more suitable than other types of cosmetic tooth coverings.