{"id":543,"date":"2017-03-18T16:00:03","date_gmt":"2017-03-18T23:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=543"},"modified":"2017-03-18T16:00:03","modified_gmt":"2017-03-18T23:00:03","slug":"lumineers-crowns-tooth-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/lumineers-crowns-tooth-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"Lumineers or Crowns for a Tooth Gap?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have a gap between two of my teeth. I’d done some research. Before you roll your eyes I did go to my dentist with an open mind. My research said that Lumineers were the best solution. The teeth are healthy, so I figured something that didn’t require removing tooth structure was best. My dentist felt that Lumineers are flawed. I told him I was married to the brand. He could use any brand he wanted. He said all veneers have t he same problem. He suggested we do crowns and we do it right away. I’m hesitating because it means grinding down healthy teeth. What would you do?<\/p>\n

Macy L. – Colorado<\/p>\n

Macy,<\/p>\n

There’s nothing wrong with doing research. In your case, you had a good idea. Why remove healthy tooth structure? Your dentist was being honest too. If he says Lumineers<\/a> or other brands of porcelain veneers will be problematic, it’s likely true— in his case. Not all dentists are skilled in cosmetic work. When that’s the case, they tend to go directly to porcelain crowns<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You have a couple of choices. 1. You can go along and do the procedure your dentist is comfortable with. Don’t press him to do the Lumineers. He won’t know what he’s doing and it won’t turn out the way you want. 2. You can go to a different, more skilled, cosmetic dentist. Then you can get the procedure you want. There’s another option that hasn’t been mentioned. Dental bonding is a good solution to a tooth gap. It doesn’t last as long as Lumineers, but dental bonding is significantly less expensive. <\/p>\n

I would get Lumineers if you were interested in fixing more than just the gap. It can change the shape, size, and color of the teeth, completely remaking your smile. To me, that would make the expense of Lumineers worth it. Other than that, I’d likely go with the bonding procedure. Though, it’s up to you. Maybe you’d just rather have a procedure that won’t have to be re-done every few years. <\/p>\n

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