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My nephew is graduating and I promised to get him orthodontics as a gift. His parents are struggling and I know his teeth bother him. However, his dentist told him that he could get his teeth fixed much faster with Lumineers. I looked into it and they are a LOT more expensive. Would these really be a better option for him than straightening his teeth?<\/p>\n

Angie<\/p>\n

Dear Angie,<\/p>\n

\"Invisalign<\/p>\n

I am glad you wrote before moving forward. If the only thing his teeth need is to be straightened, than orthodontics are the way to go. To do Lumineers<\/a> simply to straighten teeth would be a bit of an overtreatment, and an expensive one at that as you have noticed.<\/p>\n

At his age, instead of traditional metal braces, I would suggest you look into Invisalign<\/a>. This would allow him to straighten his teeth without anyone even knowing because it uses clear aligners.<\/p>\n

If there are other things wrong with his teeth, like their shape or size, and you are willing to invest in a total smile makeover, than porcelain veneers would be the way to go.<\/p>\n

That being said, I would not recommend the Lumineers brand. This particular brand is highly marketed to inexperienced cosmetic dentists as being easy to place. Additionally, their lab, which they force dentists to use, is not known to produce beautiful results.<\/p>\n

Instead, I would look for a dentist who is accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry<\/a>. They are the most skilled cosmetic dentists in the country and can give your nephew a stunning smile.<\/p>\n

I hope this helps you with your decision.
\nThis blog is brought to you by Lafayette, LA Dentists<\/a> Drs. Foreman and Thimmesch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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