![\"Is](\"http:\/\/www.napervilledentistry.com\/blog\/assets\/uploads\/iStock-480029930-300x141.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
If you have misaligned, worn down, discolored or chipped teeth, Lumineers<\/a> might be exactly what you\u2019re looking for. Made of a tooth-colored composite, dental Lumineers<\/a> provide a shell that fits over the tooth. Extremely thin and white, these shells imitate the appearance of enamel and do an amazing job of brightening a smile. Carefully designed exactly for the shape of your tooth, a lumineer fits perfectly over the tooth and corrects any chips, gaps, or tooth defects. They also whiten teeth<\/a> that are discolored or stained. Remarkably, these shells usually last for about 20 years. <\/span><\/p>\n What\u2019s it like to get the procedure? <\/b><\/p>\n This treatment usually takes two visits to be completed. The first time you come in we\u2019ll consult with you to understand what you\u2019re hoping to get out of the procedure. As your Naperville cosmetic dentist<\/a>, we want you to feel 100% satisfied with your smile! For that reason we pay close attention to our patients\u2019 concerns and try to help them understand their options. In this first visit we\u2019ll also create an impression of your teeth. This impression, along with any other necessary records, gets sent to a laboratory where they craft the shells.<\/span><\/p>\n A couple weeks later, your Lumineers will have come back from the laboratory and we\u2019ll call you to come in for your next appointment. We\u2019ll make sure that they fit correctly, and once that has been confirmed, we\u2019ll lightly etch the contours of your teeth so that the Lumineers can be placed. After that, we\u2019ll bond the Lumineers to your teeth, you\u2019ll be all done! <\/span><\/p>\n Benefits of Getting Lumineers: <\/b><\/p>\n\n