You've only got one set of teeth. Keep them your whole life with the Lumino Dental Plan.
Being proactive about your oral health is so important. When you join the Lumino Dental Plan you will visit the dentist more often, yet worry less. That's because you will be taking care of your smile the best way possible - with preventative dental care. The plan helps you enjoy the benefits of regular dentist visits, saving money and making your experience a positive one.
Keep your smile healthy long term with the Lumino Dental Plan
Pay less in the long run
As Kiwis, we often put things off, especially when we're worried about the cost. When we look for ways to save money, we're prone to delaying the things we know we should do, such as going to the dentist. When it comes to dental treatment, we often delay this until we have enough money, unless we need emergency treatment.
What we don't usually think about, is how this mindset can have the opposite effect and harm us financially, in the long run. We generally find that people who visit the dentist regularly need less dental treatment and spend less in the long-term and have healthier mouths. Preventative dental care saves money.
Avoid expensive treatments
Who doesn't want to save money now and avoid paying more later? Think about a cavity in your tooth. You may only feel pain once the cavity reaches your tooth’s nerve or the tooth breaks. By this time the opportunity to solve the problem with simpler treatments, such as a filling has been missed. Your tooth then often requires more advanced treatments, such as a root canal or a crown, instead of a simple filling, or worse still you may have to have the tooth extracted. Inevitably, these treatments are more expensive.
Save time
Preventative treatments such as an Exam & X-Rays Check-Up or a Hygiene Service require less time to complete than more invasive treatments like a root canal or an extraction. Regular dentist and hygienist visits, save you time. If you leave it too long before visiting the dentist, more extensive treatments often take more time to complete and even multiple appointments.
What's included in the Lumino Dental Plan?
Two Hygiene Treatments
Hygiene treatments are when a hygienist, oral health therapist or dentist examines your mouth to assess the health of your teeth and gums and to look for any signs of disease. They will then do a professional clean and polish, using a combination of modern dental techniques. This removes any bacteria and plaque from above and below the gum surfaces. Once the plaque has been removed, your teeth will be polished, leaving them feeling smooth and fresh.
Your hygienist will then show you how to care for your teeth at home. They will advise you on all aspects of dental hygiene.
Exam & X-Rays Check-Up
A routine exam and x-rays check-up has two main parts:
- A full check-up of your of your teeth and gums
- Taking standard dental x-rays
Your dentist will talk to you about your dental health and any concerns you may have. You will have a full visual check-up of all areas of your mouth, not just your teeth and gums. Special instruments are used to make sure all of your teeth, gums and mouth are checked.
You will have standard dental x-rays taken. These help with diagnosis and prevention of decay and disease. Because your dentist sees your teeth and mouth in great detail on an x-ray, they can help spot dental problems early.
10% Discount Off Most Additional Treatments
As a dental plan member, you also get 10% discount off most additional dental treatments* to help you get sorted for less. If you've been thinking about getting treatment or there's something you've been putting off, you can book it in and save!
*Discount excludes Dental Implants, Orthodontic Services, Oral medicine services, sedation (all forms) and specialist care.
How To Sign Up
In practice
Your friendly Lumino practice team will guide you through the online sign-up process at your appointment. The process will take around 5 minutes and you will need your credit or debit card.