FAQ

LUMINEERS are remarkably thin and durable porcelain veneers that provide a permanently whitened, reshaped, perfectly natural looking smile.
LUMINEERS can be placed on almost anyone and is a permanent cosmetic solution for worn, stained, chipped, or crooked teeth.

It was by popular demand
After placing traditional veneers for 24 years at my Hinsdale office, my patients started asking if they were a candidate for LUMINEERS.
I attended eight 2-day training courses so I could learn everything there was to know about LUMINEERS.
I began to realize there was a better, safer, non-invasive way to give my patients the smile they always hoped they could have but were so often afraid to ask for because of the process involved with traditional veneers.
One of my very first patients was my 18 year old daughter, Grace, who was born with defective enamel on her front teeth. It made me feel great as a father to fix my own daughter’s teeth and make her smile so widely. The result was so natural and I did not harm her teeth in any way.
Now, after 3 years, I have placed more LUMINEERS than any dentist in America.

Sensitive tooth structure does not have to be removed.
LUMINEERS are applied to your teeth without grinding or shaving and are as thin as contact lenses.
LUMINEERS can be placed over existing crowns, bridgework, or fillings without having to replace them.
NO anesthetic or numbing shots are needed during placement of LUMIEERS.
Once the procedure is complete, there is no discomfort at the gum line or sensitivity.
LUMINEERS are more translucent than veneers and look more natural.
LUMINEERS not only dramatically change the appearance of teeth, they strengthen them as well.
LUMINEERS are translucent and natural looking

Yes, LUMINEERS are the only product clinically proven to last over 20 years and are backed by an unprecedented 10 year warranty.
In addition, LUMINEERS have been named a “Top Health and Beauty” product by the Dental Advisor for four years running.

I have placed LUMINEERS on a wide-range of patients from 13-92 years of age.

In the past 4 years, I have performed over 2,500 LUMINEER procedures.
As an international lecturer for Den-Mat, I train dentists worldwide how to place LUMINEERS.
Your LifeSmiles is the first office in America solely dedicated to LUMINEERS, LUMITray and in-office Sapphire Whitening.

I have used all the whitening systems on the market over the past 27 years. The Sapphire system works better, lasts longer, and costs less than, Bright Smile, Zoom, and all the other in-office whitening systems.

Over the years, I have had many patients that wanted veneers but could not stand to undergo the procedure due to the shots and tooth-grinding involved.
Jean, one of my favorite 65 year old patients, had dark, gray, misshapen teeth and some old unsightly crowns along with tremendous tooth sensitivity.
For Jean, veneers were absolutely not an option, but we were able to apply the LUMINEERS and she made it through with flying colors and now has a tremendous new smile that has literally changed her life.

LUMINEERS are created from Cerinate porcelain, the strongest leucite reinforced ceramic on the market.
This patented porcelain is exclusively made by Den-Mat, the leader in cosmetic dentistry, in Santa Maria, California.
The patented pressed ceramic has a similar translucency to natural tooth structure.

LUMINEERS can be place on just about anyone and can correct a wide variety of unsightly dental conditions including:
Tooth discoloration
Gaps between teeth
Permanent stains
Broken or misshapen teeth
Crooked teeth
LUMINEERS can also be bonded to existing crowns, bridgework, and fillings.

Our office is one of the top 3 offices in America successfully placing LUMINEERS.
Over 2,500 LUMINEERS were placed in the first 4 years.
Dr. Peter Harnois trains dentist world wide how to successfully place LUMINEERS.
Your LifeSmiles is the first dental office in America to focus solely on LUMINEERS.

Yes, LUMINEERS can be cleaned and polished in the same manner as your regular teeth.
Please inform your hygienist that you have LUMINEERS prior to cleaning so that he or she is aware.

If properly bonded, they will not come off.
Since your tooth has not been ground down like with traditional veneers, the natural enamel remains and the bond to enamel is extremely strong.
Traditional veneers are placed on the ground down tooth and with little or no enamel left, they are prone to popping off.

They will not stain or discolor even with red wine, tea, or coffee.
Like you natural teeth, LUMINEERS can chip if you use them as a tool or instrument.
You can eat normally with them and chew on a crust of bread, bite into an apple, and use them like natural teeth.
If you do misbehave and chip one, they are backed by the unprecedented 10 year warranty and can be easily replaced without any shots or discomfort.