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Gum Discomfort/burning Sensation Just Above the Veneer, Is This Normal?

asked 8 months ago by nwaer84 in Portland, OR
Latest answer by George Koutsoukos, DDS
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Tags: gums, burning, discomfort

For the past few days I have been having upper gum discomfortin the area just above the veneer. Veneers (upper front 4) were placed a month ago by a very competent dentist). The other three teeth do not have any gum sensitivity around them. The tissue does not seem inflamed, just has this burning sensation that is constantly present. I am aware that sensitivity is normal within few weeks after but not sure why only one tooth is affected. I take very good care of my teeth and gums

8 answers to Gum Discomfort/burning Sensation Just Above the Veneer, Is This Normal?

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Burning Sensation in gum on one of four veener placements

Since you have had four veneers placed and only the area above one is giving you grief, it is obviously a localized problem. Obviously you need to go back to the dentist who placed the veneer and resolve the gum problem. The veneer could have been placed to close to the bone abd the gum will not heal and is inflammed. Also the veneer could have been placed to close to the gum and there is constant irritation in that one area. I think the problem is resolvable and your dentist can take... more
George Koutsoukos, DDS

Valencia Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain Veneers and Burning Sensation

It would be unusual to all of a sudden have an allergic reaction on just one veneer several weeks after placement. Therefore, it is probably not an allergic reaction. My recommendation would be to go back to your dentist hand have them take an xray and take a look at your gum. It could be as simple as being a piece of bonding cement that dislodged and is irritating your gum. Many patients feel that you are bothering your dentist to call them and ask for them to... more
Toni Margio, DMD

Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist
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Burning gum above a veneer

Most patients do not have adverse reactions to restoration such as porcelain veneers. In rare cases, a patient may have an alergic reaction to the restorative or bonding materials, but these usually manifest themselves shortly after placement. In your case the sensation involves one of four teeth, suggesting a localized problem. Issues may include the veneer being placed too close to the bone supporting the tooth (violating the biologic width), excess bonding material... more
Marc Zive, DMD

Springfield Cosmetic Dentist
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Issues with veneer

In most instances procelain veneers have no problems at all. If the end of the veneer is under the gum it may be causing an irritation or they may have left some cement under the gum. Could be a varietey of different things. I would go back to the original dentist and have them check the area
Leonard Tau, DMD

Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Gum sensitivity near veneer

It sounds as though something may be stuck under the gum tissue, either some food (like popcorn), or maybe a small residue of the bonding cement. The bonding cements used are either clear or tooth colored, and as such it can be easy to leave a small amount behind when bonding veneers or crowns to teeth. You should contact your dentist to have that area checked.
Andrea Stevens, DMD

Ottawa Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain veneers can cause problems....

Most often, porcelain veneers have no issues at ALL.... However, the edges can be too close to the gums or other issues. Go back to the original dentist and see what HE says....
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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Gum sensitivity in tissue by veneer

This could be one of several issues and the most important thing is to get back to your dentist to look at it if it continues. It is unlikely an allergy due to no reaction on the other 3 veneers unless something was done differently on this veneer. The tissue would be red and swollen it something were trapped under the gums like a peice of the bonding cement. Could be a canker sore or some other immune reaction coming on in which case an ulcer would generally appear,... more
Scott LeSueur, DDS

Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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Gum irritation after porcelain veneers

Sounds like you are having some irritation in the gum that is leading to the sensitivity. Sometimes this could be due to a bit of cement that is left behind when the veneers are bonded, or glued, to the teeth. Sometimes the sensitivity is a sign of something more serious and on the flip side this could be just some trauma to the gum that is not related to the veneer. Your best bet is to see your dentist.
Dan Hagi, DDS

Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

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