Do lumineers ruin your teeth

A Lumineer is a laboratory-made ceramic covering, usually bonded to enamel on the visible tooth surface. Problems can arise if decay or gum disease is overlooked, the bite overloads the veneer, the bond fails, the edge traps plaque, or preparation removes sound enamel.

Have the dentist examine enamel, decay, gums, bite, tooth colour, and existing restorations before treatment. Ask whether an enamel-preserving design is possible, follow the cleaning plan, avoid biting hard objects, and return if the veneer chips, loosens, or the tooth becomes sensitive.

Seek care for persistent sensitivity, pain on biting, a fractured or mobile veneer, gum swelling, or a sharp edge. An assessment is also needed before replacing veneers on teeth with decay, cracks, heavy grinding, or insufficient enamel.

Ask how much enamel will be removed and whether the procedure is reversible. Ask how the veneer will be checked for fit and bite, what material is planned, how repairs are handled, and whether a night guard is indicated.