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Porcelain veneers do not dry out your mouth. I have placed thousands of veneers over the years and have never had a patient tell me that they have experienced dry mouth after having their veneers seated. I'm not sure why those individuals that you see are licking their teeth, but I am sure that it is not from dry mouth caused from the veneers.
Porcelain veneers can significantly change the shape, size, position, and surface texture of the teeth. Whenever there is a change in the mouth, the tongue "checks it out" for some time until it becomes commonplace.
Porcelain veneers, which Lumineers are categorized in, should not dry out your mouth. I have had porcelian veneers on my 6 front teeth for 12 years and have never had any problems with dry mouth. Maybe the people you have noticed licking their teeth are just admiring them with their tongues :)
Dont ever try to cover existing crowns with lumineers. It is awful. You will look like a horse and pay as much as re-doing your crowns.
Lumineers are considered a cosmetic procedure and are not covered by Medicaid.
Lumineers work very well on small teeth. It is one of the brands of veneers, which can be made really thin. If you already have small teeth, they can add in some thickness and length and will blend in better with the overall esthetics of your smile. There are other brands available as well,...
