Is the Veneer process or placement painful?

I think you need to look at the patient and decide on the basis of how much reduction is needed on the teeth and the fear and sensitivity of the patient who is having the procedure done. It seems to me that you are already concerned about the pain. We use an anesthetic on most patients but we have used oral... more

There are many factors that will determine how much of your tooth (if any) will need to be adjusted for you to receive veneers. Most patients have very little or no discomfort at any point during the veneer process and do not even require any novacaine. If your particular situation requires that a... more

If you choose the right cosmetic dentist, the veneers process will be comfortable and enjoyable.  We now have technology that allows us to be extremely conservative in our preparations, and, in some cases, requiring no preparation of your teeth.  Not to mention -- the results will have you smiling a... more

It depends on patients. Some patients who have sensitive teeth and a large pulp or had a tooth that was not aligned with the rest of the dentition and needed more tooth structure removal can get sensitive and might need some anesthetic before veneer placement. If patient need anesthetic I usually use a very... more

The majority of patients are completely pain free with Lumineers. Shaving  the tooth down is conservative and mostly is limited to remove the sharp angels or old fillings. to take the impression it is better to numb the patient,so you would be happy with the procedure.

We can't promise zero discomfort, but the majority of the time, patients state that the entire process was completely comfortable.  Most experienced cosmetic dentists use materials and techniques specifically to reduce discomfort.  Anesthetic is almost always used. Situations are different, and some... more