{"id":368,"date":"2024-09-13T20:55:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T20:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/?p=368"},"modified":"2024-10-01T20:58:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T20:58:31","slug":"veneers-sensitive-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/13\/veneers-sensitive-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Veneers Cause Dental Sensitivity?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Veneers<\/a> have transformed millions of smiles into beautiful new states by concealing dental defects such as chips, cracks, gaps, and stains. While this treatment is safe and effective, some patients may experience temporary dental sensitivity for a few days after the procedure. Here\u2019s a brief guide to why this can happen as well as a few tips for staying comfortable while you enjoy your gorgeous new grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Are Veneers Placed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veneers can be placed in as few as two appointments over several weeks. During the first appointment, your dentist will administer a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort before removing a small amount of enamel from the teeth being treated and taking bite impressions after they have been reshaped. They will then place temporary veneers on these teeth and send the impressions to a trusted dental lab where your permanent set will be carefully crafted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll come back to your dentist\u2019s office after your permanent veneers arrive about two weeks later. Then, your dentist will remove the temporary set, cement the permanent ones in place, and make any final adjustments. You\u2019ll then be ready to share your wonderful new smile with the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can Receiving Veneers Lead to Dental Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since placing veneers involves removing a little bit of enamel, the process can leave the treated teeth more sensitive to temperature shifts. While the veneers will effectively protect the teeth from injury and infection while insulating them against temperature changes, it can take your teeth some time to get used to wearing them. You may experience dental sensitivity for a few days after receiving veneers while your teeth adjust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Manage My Dental Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, there are a few easy ways to ensure that your teeth stay comfortable during this acclimation period. A few of these include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n