Because Lumineers are thinner than traditional porcelain dental veneers, tooth reduction isn’t necessary in order to place them. Lumineers are semi-permanent, meaning they can be removed with minimal damage to your teeth. In order for the Lumineers to be bonded to your teeth, you will need them to be etched first, but etching is not the same as the enamel removal required to attach porcelain veneers. With porcelain veneers, if you decide you’re unhappy with them, you’ll need to get another set of veneers—there’s no going back once you’ve decided to get veneers. Lumineers, on the other hand, can be removed and don’t require replacement. The teeth under your Lumineers are still healthy and strong.