Dental veneers in Beirut, starting with an assessment.
Veneers cover the front of teeth to change their appearance. Contact Lumident’s Adults & Cosmetics department to discuss your goals, suitability and alternatives. Preparation, the expected result, appointments and follow-up depend on your assessment.
Published by Lumident Polyclinic.
How many visits do veneers take?
The number and spacing of visits depend on the assessment and veneer material. Discuss the stages below and confirm your proposed appointment plan before arranging travel.
Plan discussed individually
Design consultation
Discuss the appearance you want to change, your dental history and realistic expectations. Ask which options are suitable and what preparation they would involve.
Plan discussed individually
Preparation and impressions
Ask how much tooth preparation is needed and whether impressions or a scan, laboratory work or temporary veneers form part of the proposed plan.
When ready for fitting
Fitting
The finished veneers are tried in, checked against the agreed design and your bite, adjusted, then bonded.
What to know before committing
Where enamel is prepared to seat a veneer, that step does not reverse, which is why the design is settled first and why a conservative preparation matters more than a fast one. Veneers also sit on top of dental health rather than replacing it: untreated decay, gum disease, or a heavy grinding habit are dealt with first, or the veneers fail early. They do not change shade later, so if whitening is part of the plan it happens before the veneer shade is chosen, never after. Done properly they last many years, and they still need the same brushing, flossing, and checkups as the teeth underneath.
Further reading: American Dental Association information on veneers.
Who does this at Lumident
The Adults & Cosmetics department
Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry
Contact the Adults & Cosmetics department to discuss veneer assessment and your goals. Ask about the proposed design, preparation, appointments and follow-up before agreeing to treatment.
See the full Adults & Cosmetics department, or read about planning treatment around a visit to Lebanon.
Related guide: Teeth whitening: options and limits
Questions patients ask about veneers
Short answers first; anything specific to your teeth comes from a consultation.
How many visits do veneers take?
The number and spacing of visits depend on your assessment, the veneer material and any preparation needed. Ask the Adults and Cosmetics department to confirm the proposed appointments and follow-up before making travel plans.
How long do veneers last?
Many years when they are looked after, and they still need the same brushing, flossing, and checkups as the teeth underneath. Grinding at night is the most common reason a veneer fails early, and a nightguard is part of the plan where that applies.
Do veneers ruin your teeth?
Where enamel is prepared to seat a veneer, that step does not reverse, which is why a conservative preparation and a settled design matter more than speed. Some cases need very little preparation at all, and the consultation is where that is established.
Should I whiten before getting veneers?
Yes, if whitening is part of the plan. Veneers do not change shade afterwards, so the natural teeth are whitened first and the veneer shade is then matched to the result.
Veneers or crowns: which do I need?
A veneer faces the front of a tooth and changes how it looks. A crown covers the whole tooth and is what a heavily broken or root-treated tooth needs for strength. Appearance points to veneers, structural damage points to crowns.
Can veneers be done while visiting Lebanon?
A short stay does not guarantee completion. Contact the department with your arrival and departure dates and ask about assessment availability, preparation, fitting, review appointments and any return visit before committing to treatment.
Thinking about veneers?
Tell the department what you would like to change and mention any existing dental work or travel dates. Ask about a consultation to discuss suitability, alternatives and realistic expectations.
