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Smile by Santa Barbara Dental Care

Santa Barbara Lumineers – Cosmetic Dentistry - Santa Barbara Dental Care

The practice of Dr.  Joseph C. Weber  is pleased to offer Santa Barbara Lumineers, the easy and painless solution to a whiter and healthier looking smile. Lumineers are ultra-thin porcelain shells made from cerinate porcelain which are applied to the surface of teeth, mostly for cosmetic purposes. They can be used to improve the appearance of your teeth, or to cover teeth that have been physically damaged. Measuring approximately 0.2mm thick, Lumineers are the same width of a contact lens, giving you unrivaled comfort and a natural looking smile.

Traditional veneers are usually prepared by shaving down the tooth, making the procedure permanent. With Lumineers, no sensitive tooth structure is removed in the process, allowing you to request a reversal of the procedure. No shots are required because the Lumineers are gently attached on top of the front portions of your teeth. Lumineers are not only thin and comfortable, they are durable. If proper oral hygiene is maintained, your new smile can last up to 20 years. Due to their ultra-thin design, Lumineers are translucent, giving them the natural appearance of enamel.  

Patients who receive the Lumineers procedure from our Santa Barbara cosmetic dentist will usually have two separate visits for molding and application. During your initial visit, you and the doctor will determine which shade of white matches your personal preference. An exact mold of your teeth will then be created for a custom fit that allows the Lumineers to attach effortlessly. After they are created at a lab, they are sent to the doctor for inspection. During your follow-up appointment, the Lumineers are applied painlessly, and come with no discomfort or sensitivity following the application.