Cosmetic dentistry in general can make a stunning difference in the quality of your smile, and no treatment promises more stunning smiles than veneers. If you’re someone who is unhappy with your smile, they can cover up just about any issue that you might have with your teeth.
However, you may have heard that veneers could potentially lead to sensitive teeth. If you want to know why that is and whether that’s something you really need to be worried about, here’s some information you might find useful.
Why Do People Worry About Veneers Causing Sensitivity?
Veneers are small shards of porcelain used to cover the teeth, but even though they’re thin, people would be able to tell that you have had dental work done. For that reason, your dentist will remove a little bit of your enamel to make room for your veneers.
Under normal circumstances, your enamel is used to protect the sensitive interior of the tooth. With less of it, it’s natural for your teeth to be a little bit more sensitive.
Will Veneers Actually Make My Teeth More Sensitive?
Ideally, your veneers are going to be able to take the place of the enamel that has been removed in protecting the sensitive interior of your tooth. Long-term, your teeth really shouldn’t feel all that much different from the way that they did before.
However, it will take a little bit of time for your teeth to adjust, and in that time you may be a little bit more sensitive than usual.
How to Deal With Temporarily Sensitive Teeth
Until you start to feel back to normal, you may have to do a few things to manage the sensitivity you’re feeling. The first and easiest is over-the-counter pain relievers. Given that any discomfort you’re dealing with should be fairly mild, taking these pain relievers as directed should be plenty for you to feel better.
You may also want to avoid those foods and drinks that cause the most stinging, like anything excessively hot or cold.
About the Author
Dr. Bryan Villescas has a true and abiding passion for dentistry, and his patients can see the results of that in the excellent care that he provides. He loves being able to form strong relationships with his patients based on high-quality dentistry. Dr. Villescas received his degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He continues his education with the Academy of General Dentistry, Spear Education, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and more.
If you have any questions about veneers, he can be reached at his website or by phone at (941) 627-9900.