6745 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 200
Duluth, GA 30097

Marion Dentistry

(770) 279-8800

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  • About Us
    • Meet Dr. Marion
    • Meet Our Team
    • Contact Us
    • Request an Appointment
    • What to Expect at Your First Appointment
    • Patient Forms
    • Financial Policies
    • Our Practice
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Porcelain Veneers
    • Teeth Whitening
    • Dental Bonding
    • Porcelain Crowns
    • Invisalign
  • Smile Gallery
  • Tooth Replacement
    • Dental Implants
    • Implant Overdentures
  • Other Services
    • Emergency Dentist
    • Mercury-Free Dentist
    • Metal-Free Dentist

Duluth GA Lumineers

Lumineers are a popular brand of no-prep veneers with a strong marketing strategy. You’ve likely learned about these veneers from a friend, from television ads, or an online search, and you wonder if they’re right for you.

While Lumineers are remarkably strong, there are other brands that are just as strong. And Lumineers have a few serious drawbacks that other brands don’t have. It’s important to understand these downsides since including veneers in your smile makeover is a major decision and you want to have them done right the first time.

Cons of Lumineers

Lumineers aren’t your most aesthetic option

The veneers are produced under trademark by a company called DenMat which requires that their veneers be made exclusively in the large, impersonal Lumineers dental lab in California. Unfortunately, this lab has been criticized by cosmetic dentists as producing smile makeovers that look bulky and fake. Many cosmetic dentists, like Dr. Marion, prefer using brands that don’t have this restriction, so that they can have veneers fabricated by master ceramists who give each case personal attention. Outsourcing veneer design to a lab that lacks that personal touch can result in suboptimal restorations for you the patient.

Lumineers can be bulky.

Lumineers may be ultra-thin, but even that little bit of material can make your teeth feel noticeably bulkier. Some patients who got these veneers actually complain that their upper lip catches on their veneers. They also tend to make the teeth longer. Also, since Lumineers don’t lie perfectly flush with the tooth, they have a slight ridge near the gum line which attracts plaque and stain and may even cause gum irritation.

Lumineers don’t look as realistic as other veneers.

The slight bulkiness of Lumineers combined with the limited customization results in veneers that can look chalky and fake. Take a look at the before-and-after photos below:

A woman's teeth before getting Lumineers

Before Lumineers

A woman's teeth look bigger and rounder after getting Lumineers placed.

After Lumineers

The veneers did help to close up gaps and brighten the teeth, but you can see that the teeth look bigger, rounder, and more opaque than normal. This case could turn out much better if it were done with a little more artistry.

No-prep veneers aren’t completely harmless to teeth.

Lumineers eliminate the need for tooth preparation because they’re thin enough to lie directly over your enamel. Avoiding tooth prep sounds ideal, but this doesn’t mean the veneers won’t affect the underlying teeth. If you need to have the no-prep veneers removed one day, a dentist will have to grind them off. This removal process itself can damage your enamel.

Porcelain Veneers by Dr. David P Marion

Dr. Marion enjoys providing smile makeovers that deliver the most lifelike results possible. That’s why he prefers to place traditional porcelain veneers customized to suit each individual patient. If you’re interested in getting veneers that have been crafted with the greatest attention to detail, then visit Dr. Marion to ask him about his smile design process.

To learn more, you may either call our office or fill out our Request an Appointment form and we will call you.

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Duluth GA Lumineers

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Pic of Dr. MarionDr. David Marion has been elected a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, an honor granted to the world’s leading dentists.

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6745 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 200
Duluth, GA 30097

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Tuesday – Thursday 7:00am – 4:00pm
Lunch 1:00pm – 2:00pm

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Dr Marion and his team are the nicest, most trustworthy people I have met. The service is great, they have a way to make you relaxed and trust them. They also treat you like family. Awesome dentist!!! 100% recommend Dr Marion!

Awa Patton

To say the least, Dr. Marion is hands down the best dentist I have encountered in all of my years. They know you by name and are very genuine. I am beyond impressed with Dr. Marion's care and extremely confident I have some of the best dental work in my mouth.

Christian Powers

From the first appointment and treatment I was amazed with passion and skill of Dr. Marion. Even local anesthesia is applied so gently and skillfully that you barely feel it. I had my entire bite realigned so all my teeth snap together tightly as never before. And I do not hide my smile anymore. Wish I had found this practice earlier.

Bohdan Prus

I have been a patient of Dr. Marion for ten years and I have referred all my friends and family to his office. He provides premium and prompt services every time!

Deon Washington

I was not an easy patient for Dr Marion ... lots of work needed to be done! Plus I’m a wimp with a horrible gag reflex. He and his staff have gone out of their way to make me comfortable, and he does an expert job, better than any other dentist I have ever worked with.

Cindy Robinson

Dr. Marion was highly recommended by a friend who also happens to be one of Dr. Marion's former dental school professors. I am so thankful to have a kind, skilled and compassionate provider for our dental care.

Barbara Hardin

I chose Dr. Marion's office because my Dad raves about Dr. Marion and his staff. I had to meet these people!! 🙂 They were very friendly and put me at ease. They explained everything and let me know what insurance would pay & what I would be responsible for before they did any work. The office is clean and I never have to wait long. I highly recommend them.

Tammy Stout


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Our Location

6745 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 200
Duluth, GA 30097

Open Hours

Monday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Thursday 7:00am - 4:00pm
Lunch 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Our Phone

(770) 279-8800

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6745 Sugarloaf Parkway
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Duluth, GA 30097
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Lunch 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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