Are your teeth chipped or stained? Would you like to improve your smile permanently, without any painful processes? We are pleased to offer Lumineers as an alternative to traditional porcelain veneers.

Veneers provide a way to conceal stains, chips, discoloration and misaligned teeth, by covering your actual teeth with a permanent layer of tooth-colored material.

You may be familiar with the conventional process of applying veneers. This generally involves shaving away a significant portion of the tooth, and requires an anesthetic shot to numb the resulting pain. In many cases, temporary veneers must be worn while the permanent veneers are manufactured in a lab.

Because Lumineers are as thin as a contact lens, their application requires little to no tooth reduction, and no anesthetic is necessary. Lumineers are bonded to your teeth and set in place with a curing light. Because the process is less invasive than with traditional veneers, Lumineers patients find that they immediately enjoy their new smiles without any post-procedure discomfort or sensitivity.

Cerinate®, the company that makes Lumineers, offers a five-year warranty on its veneers, and their clinical trials show that Lumineers can last up to 20 years.

Take control of your smile — ask us whether Lumineers are a good choice for you.

Rate Your Smile

An American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey reveals that 92% of respondents say an attractive smile is an important social asset, while 74% believe an unattractive smile can hurt a person's chances for career success. Whether your smile needs minor improvements or more extensive improvements, your dentist can help.

Please print out and complete the following survey to rate your smile. Bring this with you to your first appointment.

1. Rate your smile on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being perfect:
   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
   HELP! ------------ PERFECT!

2. If you feel your smile is less than perfect, how does this affect you?

   • __ I rarely smile.
   • __ I smile less than I would like.
   • __ I smile a lot even though my smile is less than perfect.
   • __ My imperfect smile hurts my self confidence.
   • __ My imperfect smile does not bother me.
   • __ Other, please explain: __________________________________________________

3. Are you ever worried what other people think about your smile?

   • __ Yes, I always worry about what others think about my smile.
   • __ Yes, I sometimes worry about what others think about my smile.
   • __ Yes, but I rarely worry about what others think about my smile even though my smile could use improvement.
   • __ No, I don't worry about it.

4. How do you think that having a perfect smile would improve your life? (check all that apply)

   • __ I would smile more often.
   • __ I would feel better about myself.
   • __ I would have more confidence with friends, family, and on the job.
   • __ My oral health would improve and be easier to maintain.
   • __ Other, please explain: __________________________________________________

5. What would you like to improve about your smile? (check all that apply)

   • __ I would like whiter, brighter teeth.
   • __ I would like to get rid of gaps between teeth.
   • __ I would like to repair chipped or broken teeth.
   • __ I would like to replace missing teeth.
   • __ I would like to straighten my teeth.
   • __ I would like to improve my oral health routine.

6. Do you ever have any tooth pain or discomfort?

   If yes, please explain? __________________________________________________

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