Lumineers Cost

Lumineers are designed to be painlessly affixed to permanent teeth for a beautiful smile. However, not all adults have actually lost their baby teeth, brining up an assortment of issues. Obviously, it’s not the most appealing choice to go about your life with an aesthetically lacking smile. A seemingly lucrative solution is cosmetic dentistry. It doesn’t entail years worth of treatment like orthodontics, but it can cost a fortune. But how effective are Lumineers, or even conventional veneers for that matter, in masking tooth development problems? As some would say, YMMW (your mileage may vary).

The structural makeup of the deciduous (baby) teeth somewhat differs from that of permanent teeth. Dental veneers are designed to form a bond with tooth enamel. The problem is that this protective covering is much more scarce on the baby teeth. This not only jeopardizes bonding strength, but also leaves the teeth more prone to decay. If the Lumineers are installed incorrectly, decay can spread very quickly ravaging the entire tooth structure. There is also the issue of very limited surface area for the cosmetic dentist to work with. Dental veneers require ample support from the existing tooth, so this presents a problem.

If despite these obstacles your dentist decides to outfit your teeth with Lumineers, there are some potential risks and disadvantages you should be aware of. First off, if the tooth decides to give way for whatever reason, you’re warranty won’t be honored. This means you will be out $1,000 with little to show for it. If the tooth manages to remain intact, you may be in and out of the dentists office much more than you would like. Dislodgement of the Lumineers is always a possibility, as are fractures as a result of the reduced support structure. The financial aspect to such treatment should also be considered. Insurance companies consider such alterations as purely cosmetic, that is unless existing decay was discovered on the tooth in which case they may agree to cover part of the cost of the procedure.

There are better alternatives available under cosmetic dentistry that will save you the headache of maintenance with Lumineers, including dental implants. Your dentist will have to extract your baby teeth in preparation for these implants. Some pre-operative orthodontic work might also be in order to create ample room for the restorations. The entire process can take several months, especially after factoring in the time it takes for the implant to properly fuse with the jaw bone. These restorations have a much higher life longevity than dental veneers and can have as much of an aesthetic appeal. The price can be significantly higher for these prosthetic teeth, reaching in excess of $3,000 per tooth. It is unlikely that your dental insurance will cover any of the costs associated with the procedure. You can offset much of the incurred cost by obtaining financing through your cosmetic dentist’s office. The interest rate and repayment schedule can fluctuate according to your credit history and the specific lender involved.