{"id":194,"date":"2022-06-08T14:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T14:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=194"},"modified":"2022-07-28T14:43:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T14:43:06","slug":"sensitivity-and-veneers-with-lakewood-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/08\/sensitivity-and-veneers-with-lakewood-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How are Veneers and Sensitivity Related?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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So, you\u2019re planning on getting porcelain veneers<\/a> from your dental practice. That\u2019s great to hear! These thin porcelain layers will hide your dental flaws in just two appointments to improve your smile\u2019s looks! However, it\u2019s also understandable to be a bit concerned. After all, the procedure removes a tiny amount of enamel to make room for the veneers. That said, will the treatment lead to sensitive teeth? To answer that question, here\u2019s a summary of sensitivity and veneers from a Lakewood dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Do Veneers Increase Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As said above, dentists remove some tooth enamel before placing porcelain veneers. This removal lets the ceramic stick to your teeth properly. Otherwise, it won\u2019t stay on for very long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the enamel loss, some patients experience mild tooth sensitivity in the days and weeks following placement. However, this temporary effect should fade after two or three months. Contact your dentist if it doesn\u2019t, as severe and continued sensitivity can indicate a bigger problem with your veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can They Help Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Others find that veneers reduce sensitivity. When a patient\u2019s enamel is already damaged, the porcelain layers can keep hot or cold foods from reaching affected teeth. As a result, they protect dental nerves from outside forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, whether your own veneers would do that depends on your oral health. Dentists ultimately decide whether you\u2019re a good treatment candidate based on enamel loss. If too much is already gone, veneers won\u2019t work for you since they wouldn\u2019t bond well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Manage Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To help post-procedure sensitivity, consider the tips below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n