Lumineers Cost

At $1,000 a pop, Lumineers are a big investment for the average person. Naturally, people are curious to learn how they perform in the longevity and durability department. For starters, most tend to be alarmed by their ultra-thin nature. The manufacturer actually compares their thickness to that of contact lenses provided they are outfitted using the recommended bonding products. Lumineers are fabricated of a special porcelain material that is proprietary to their manufacturer. This material, Cerinate (R) porcelain is said to last up to 20 years (as indicated by clinical studies).

Some will dispute that any sort of veneers can last this long, especially when factoring in how most people care for their teeth in this day and age. A more realistic projection would probably be 10 years. The nice thing about Lumineers is that tooth structure removal is not mandated for installation (provided that the patient’s teeth can readily accommodate the increased thickness and have an optimal angle of emergence and rotation) . So if you grow tired of the veneers after several years, you can switch to conventional veneers or dental crowns. Just be aware that the preparation required to for these treatments is irreversible and will leave you bound to wearing some sort of restorations on the affected teeth for years to come.

Patients who undergo this procedure at the hands of an inexperienced cosmetic dentist tend to be dissatisfied with the results. Sometimes their veneers will fall off, leaving them with the impression that the treatment is a sham. This is nothing more than a case of misjudgement on behalf of the dentist. Don’t let these horror stories dissuade you as they fail to reflect on the actual quality of the product.

You may breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Lumineers come with a 5 year limited warranty. There are some restrictions you will have to abide by to qualify, including regular dental checkups and cleanings. Be sure your cosmetic dentist gives you the required documentation to complete to be eligible for the warranty. Assurance by word of mouth is never enough. If you haev the procedure done at a dentist not certified to perform this treatment, you run the risk of voiding your warranty if he/she does not conduct the installation using manufacturer recommended products.

Existing dental conditions could leave your Lumineers much more prone to wear and tear. Tooth grinding is one of such disorder that may translate to a greater need for maintenance. Although there is no official literature to confirm or deny this, hard foods are probably best avoided with any sort of dental veneers. You don’t want to risk jeopardizing the bond between the surface of the tooth and the veneer. Having the veneers replaced due to fractures can be an immense inconvenience. You will again have to schedule two separate dental visits and wear a temporary while your new veneers is getting fabricated in the lab. These sorts of accidents aren’t covered by the warranty mentioned above, so be ready to forfeit another thousand or so dollars for the slip up.