I am a proud wearer of lumineers for four years now and couldn't be happier. However recently a front lumineer had chipped by the gum line. It was easily replaced but it doesn't look/feel the same as the original. Doesn't the lumineer company keep records if one needs replacing? How can it be so much different of an experience? Is it worth 'ordering' another tooth so it's more like before it chipped or will I still be unhappy?
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Depends on the situation. Depends on what needs to be corrected. Depends on what patient's goal is. Depends on how much money the patient wants to spend. So many factors and need more specific scenario to answer your question for definitively.
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...