Do Lumineers need any tooth shaving?

[Lady M]

My teeth are very crowded and I would like to get them straightened with porcelain veneers. But I am worried that a lot of teeth will be shaved down for veneers and I am worried that they will become permanently sensitive. My dentist recommended braces but I just dont wish to wait 12 months for my teeth to be straightened and I'm really looking for instant results. I want to know if Lumineers need any tooth shaving or can Lumineers be done without any tooth shaving?

[Dr Mohsen J. Esfahani]

On somebody who has teeth crowding, we will probably need to tooth shaving in order for lumineers to be provided. If you wish to have no tooth shaving, you should consider braces or invisalign instead.