My sister has Lumineers. I like how her smile looks and was thinking of getting them myself. However, lately I’ve noticed that her gumline is starting to have a grayish tint. Is this a result of the Lumineers? Is there anyway to avoid it?

Nina W. – Texas

Nina,

You have an eye for detail. That graying at the gumline is a sign there is something wrong with your sister’s gums. It’s likely been caused by overcontouring of her Lumineers in that area. That’s a little more likely to happen with Lumineers than other brands of porcelain veneers, because of the way they’re made, but if your dentist is skilled enough he or she can avoid over-contouring them.

Make sure you get a dentist that has a lot of skill AND experience with cosmetic dentistry. Also, be open to what your dentist has to say about other brands of porcelain veneers. Don’t lock yourself into one brand. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. Your dentist may realize one brand is better than another for the type of smile you want.

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