Lumineers® & No-Prep Veneers in Buffalo, NY

When looking into improving you smile you’ve definitely come across Lumineers® one of the most well known no prep veneer brands in the country. The Buffalo Dentist is a Buffalo, NY dental practice specializing in no prep and minimal prep veneers, of which Lumineers® is the most well known example.

Dr. Gretchen Galvin works with patients who want the cosmetic transformation of veneers without permanently altering their natural teeth. If preserving your enamel matters to you, The Buffalo Dentist can help.

What Are Lumineers®?

Lumineers® is a brand name for a specific type of ultra thin, no prep porcelain veneer. They’re designed to be applied to the front of your teeth with little or no enamel removal which is what sets them apart from traditional porcelain veneers.

The name has become so well known that many patients use “Lumineers” as shorthand for any no prep veneer. In reality, there are several excellent no prep veneer options on the market today, and the right one depends on your teeth and your goals.

How Lumineers® and No-Prep Veneers Differ from Traditional Veneers

Traditional Veneers

• Enamel removal, a small layer of enamel is reshaped to make room for the veneer.
• Reversibility, once enamel is removed, you’ll always need a veneer or crown on that tooth.
• Thickness, about 0.5mm similar to a fingernail.
• Best for, larger cosmetic corrections, significant color or shape changes, full smile transformations.

No-Prep Veneers (Including Lumineers®)

• Enamel removal, none to a small amount of your tooth needs to be removed.
• Reversibility, In many cases, yes. Because your natural tooth is largely intact, no-prep veneers can sometimes be removed.
• Thickness, roughly the thickness of a contact lens.
• Best for, patients who want a more conservative approach, smaller cosmetic changes, or a non permanent option.