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The short answer is yes, there's a higher risk of Lumineer fracture or separation if you grind your teeth. Whether or not your Lumineers will be damaged from not wearing your nightguard depends on your bite and the amount of pressure that exists between your front teeth when you bite down. That's something that your dentist can determine. My advice is that after having invested thousands of dollars in your Lumineers, you should not risk it and try to get used to wearing your nightguard. You should also have your dentist make sure the guard itself is not placing excessive pressure on the front teeth.
any type of porcelain veneer is likely to chip, crack, or de-bond if habitual griding of the teeth occurs. A night guard should be worn every night and every time you take a nap. There are many kinds of night guards if you are having trouble adjusting the one you currently have.
If your new Lumineer feels bulkier than the the first one, it's probably because not all the cement from the first one was removed and so the second one is placed over a "thicker" tooth. If color and texture are different, that's because different technicians fabricate...
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...
