{"id":328,"date":"2023-06-10T09:48:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-10T09:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/?p=328"},"modified":"2023-08-01T22:04:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T22:04:12","slug":"2023-06-10-veneers-tooth-sensitivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/10\/2023-06-10-veneers-tooth-sensitivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Veneers Make Your Teeth Sensitive?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether it\u2019s to conceal discoloration, cracks, chips, or fix misalignment, veneers are often recommended to patients who want to change the look of their smile. However, the procedure does involve a removal of a small amount of enamel, so some patients hesitate getting veneers because of the discomfort of potential tooth sensitivity. Fortunately, while any sensitivity from veneers<\/a> is temporary, your enhanced smile can last for decades to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Do Veneers Make Teeth Sensitive?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The process of preparing your teeth for veneers requires the removal of a microscopic amount of tooth enamel, which can impact tooth and temperature sensitivity. The enamel must be removed to give the veneer a proper surface to bond to and maintain the shape of the natural tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first few days after getting your new veneers, your teeth may experience some sensitivity because there is less enamel to protect the dental nerve from exposure to temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although not everyone will experience tooth sensitivity from getting veneers, mild tooth sensitivity post-procedure is common and nothing to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Will My Teeth Be Sensitive?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For most people, mild tooth sensitivity from veneers lasts anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. If you continue to experience it past two or three months, there might be a bigger problem that requires immediate treatment from your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In rare instances, some people have experienced longer-term discomfort as a result of veneers. Here are some warning signs to let you know when it\u2019s time to consult your dentist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n