How Much Do Lumineers Cost?
Are These Dental Materials Worth Your Money Do Lumineers cost much? How much would a patient pay to get the promised great-looking teeth? And are these options worth consumers' money? These are just some of the questions that you might be seeking some answers to. Well, if you really want to know the answers, read on. What are Lumineers? Lumineers are a type of dental veneers manufactured by Den-Mat Holdings and made from Cerinate porcelain. Veneers are dental materials used to restore a damaged tooth or improve its appearance. Commonly, veneers are placed over a damaged tooth using dental cement after reducing the size of the original tooth through drilling. In the case of Lumineers, installing them does not require anesthesia or tooth drilling. They are simply put over the original tooth that needs to be covered. According to its manufacturer, Lumineers are ultra-thin so they can be easily put on top of an existing tooth. This saves the patient a lot of pain because there will be no need for drilling and for anesthesia. The procedure is also reversible; meaning that these veneers can be removed and the tooth restored to its original appearance. The cost of Lumineers A piece of Lumineers veneer can cost between $500 and over $1,000. Average prices, though, may vary depending on the location of the dental clinic where a patient will get his service and the condition of the tooth or teeth where the Lumineers will be placed. The reputation of the dental clinic usually plays a big role in deciding the cost of installing Lumineers. For example, a veneer installation service will likely cost more in California than in other states of the U.S. since California is known as a celebrity state. Some complaints about the dental material Despite its increasing popularity, there are still some complaints that have emerged against this dental material. According to some dentists, there are cases when the Lumineers are displaced after only a few weeks or even days. There are also claims that, because there is no drilling or tooth preparation involve before the application of the veneers, the area where Lumineers meet the tooth might not be as smooth as when one uses traditional porcelain veneers. This, allegedly, might lead to gum irritation and tooth decay in the future. Do Lumineers cost more than traditional veneers? Is the cost worth the result? The only way to find out is to visit a dentist, have your teeth assessed and ask for an estimate of how much the procedure will cost and seek advice on the pros and cons of using this material. |
