{"id":377,"date":"2021-08-11T20:28:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-11T20:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the611dentist.com\/blog\/?p=377"},"modified":"2025-05-05T19:58:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T19:58:03","slug":"can-porcelain-veneers-make-teeth-sensitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centresmilesdental.com\/blog\/can-porcelain-veneers-make-teeth-sensitive\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Porcelain Veneers Make Your Teeth Sensitive?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you have several flaws and imperfections in your teeth? Porcelain veneers are an excellent solution that can address all your concerns at once! They can fix a wide range of issues, including chips, cracks, gaps, discoloration, and even misalignment. Since a thin layer of enamel is removed in preparation for veneers, some patients wonder whether the process will make their teeth sensitive. Read along as we explain what you need to know about veneers and sensitivity.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

For porcelain veneers<\/a>, minimal preparation of the teeth is required to ensure successful treatment. Your cosmetic dentist will remove a very thin layer of enamel (about the thickness of a fingernail) to make sure proper bonding occurs. As a result, some patients might experience mild tooth sensitivity for a few days to a few weeks after getting their veneers placed. However, any sensitivity that lasts more than two to three months or feels excruciating may indicate a bigger problem. In that case, you should contact your dentist right away to alleviate your discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Porcelain Veneers Help Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most patients worry that porcelain veneers will increase tooth sensitivity, but they can actually help alleviate it! Since veneers are permanently bonded to the front surfaces of teeth, they prevent hot or cold foods from reaching the damaged tooth enamel. Of course, whether or not veneers can alleviate your sensitivity will depend on your unique case. Your dentist will decide whether you\u2019re an ideal candidate for treatment based on your enamel loss. If you\u2019ve lost too much enamel, veneers might not be a solution for you because they won\u2019t be able to bond properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Are you worried about post-treatment sensitivity? Here are some tips to help you manage it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n