How much does cosmetic dentistry cost and is it covered by insurance? How much does Invisalign cost? How does the cost of veneers compare with the cost of Lumineers? What does wisdom teeth removal cost? These are just a few of the many dental cost-related questions that drive people to Consumer Guide to Dentistry.

In order to best serve these queries, Consumer Guide to Dentistry has updated the cost information for cosmetic dentistry procedures. In addition, cost information has been added to dental health sections (such as gingival sculpting, trench mouth and gum disease treatment). People interested in improving their smile with teeth whitening can evaluate the cost of Zoom teeth whitening versus the cost of Britesmile teeth whitening. Those in need of orthodontic work can compare the cost of braces with the cost of clear aligners like Invisalign and ClearCorrect. Once educated about a procedure and its associated costs, consumers can check out the growing International dentist directory to find a dentist in their area.

Consumer Guide to Dentistry continues to expand its comprehensive coverage of all things oral health and dentistry with the recent introduction of two new articles: Lumibrite Whitening: Illuminate Your Smile; and OraVerse: Reverse Numbness after Dental Procedures.

Lumibrite is a professional, chairside whitening option formulated with 35 percent hydrogen peroxide than can be used with or without a light enhancer (Sapphire Supreme Light). Treatment time and cost of Lumibrite whitening is comparable with other in-office whiteners such as Zoom, Opalescence and Britesmile whitening.

OraVerse is a patented form of phentolamine mesylate and the first and only product proven to reverse the numbing effect of local anesthetics. Developed by Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the OraVerse injection (or reversal agent) is administered immediately following a dental procedure such as veneers, fillings or root canal. Normal sensation returns quicker to patients treated with OraVerse, allowing them to get on with their day quicker and more effectively.