{"id":64,"date":"2022-04-14T16:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T16:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2022-06-09T16:30:30","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T16:30:30","slug":"veneers-sensitive-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shinkawadental.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/14\/veneers-sensitive-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Veneers and Teeth Sensitivity: What You Really Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve wondered about how veneers could affect your tooth sensitivity, you\u2019re not alone. One of the most common questions from those considering the procedure is whether they will experience discomfort afterwards. Here\u2019s what you can expect in the days and weeks to follow and why you shouldn\u2019t be worried about having sensitive teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Will I Experience Tooth Sensitivity After I Get Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Placing veneers<\/a> requires that a small portion of your teeth\u2019s enamel be removed to ensure they lay flat and look natural. The amount removed is very small\u2014only about half of a millimeter. This means that once the veneers are placed, they won\u2019t look too big or disproportionate in your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes people experience some mild tooth sensitivity in the first few days to a few weeks after placement. This is completely normal and should subside fairly quickly. However, if for any reason you are still experiencing discomfort past two or three months, you should reach out to your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veneers Can Ultimately Decrease Tooth Sensitivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that veneers can actually help to reduce tooth sensitivity in the long term? That\u2019s because they cover the areas of your teeth that may be more sensitive due to decay or loss of enamel. While tooth sensitivity immediately after the procedure isn\u2019t uncommon, it should diminish and actually leave you with less sensitive teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to note that if you\u2019ve lost too much enamel, you may not be the right candidate because it can create a challenge when it comes time to bond veneers to your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist will be able to recommend veneers based on the state of your mouth. Typically, people with chipped, discolored, or missing teeth that still have an appropriate amount of enamel are great candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Reduce Tooth Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to ease the discomfort caused by tooth sensitivity following the placement of your veneers, you have a few options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n