Lumineers are designed to deliver a beautiful smile with a simple, painless process.  A healthy smile is important—it gives you the self-esteem necessary to lead a confident life.  If your teeth need a touch-up, Lumineers can change the color, size, shape, and alignment of your teeth to give the look you want.  This dental procedure will give the confidence and smile you desire without the hassle of braces.  Traditional veneers require shots, grinding of the tooth structure, and plastic temporaries to give a similar result.  Lumineers are bonded directly to the outer surface of your teeth, so no grinding or temporaries are needed.

4 Must-Know Facts About Lumineers

1. Lumineers are expertly crafted to create a natural-looking smile for people who are unhappy with the appearance of their teeth.  They are as thin as a contact lens.  People with cracked, discolored, or unevenly spaced teeth, often consider Lumineers a comfortable alternative to traditional veneers or braces.

2. This cosmetic procedure only takes two appointments if all the teeth and gums are healthy (no cavities or periodontal disease).  After an initial consultation, a dentist makes an impression of your teeth, and then sends the models to a design studio that crafts the Lumineers.  The second visit typically takes place a few weeks later.  At that appointment, the dentist will check to make sure the Lumineers fit perfectly before bonding them in place.  The process is pain-free and doesn’t require drilling, shots, or acrylic temporaries.

3. Lumineers cost approximately $1200 per tooth.  Factors such as difficulty, size, and location can influence the price.  Dental insurance typically doesn’t cover cosmetic procedures, but our office does offer flexible monthly payments through Care Credit that make it an affordable option.

4. Lumineers have been shown to last up to 20 years or more.  Additionally, one of the biggest benefits of Lumineers is that, unlike traditional veneers, they can be removed without any damage to your teeth, regardless of how long you’ve had them.  This is possible because no vital tooth structure has been removed.

For beautiful teeth you can be proud of, visit the cosmetic dentistry experts at Thomas J Munger III, DDS, in Anchorage, AK. As an experienced Lumineers Certified Dental Office, our team can help you obtain the smile you’ve always wanted. To schedule a complimentary appointment, call our practice in Anchorage at (907) 345-3744, Homer at (907) 235-2010, or visit our website to learn more about our services.