Veneers will be permanently bonded at your visit so you do not have to wait to go back to work. You will be a little numb so you may not be able to show off your beautiful new smile in all its glory!
How soon can I go back to work after Porcelain Veneers?
Can i go back to work right after my veneers are set. I don't have much vacation time and can't be sick for more than a day or 2.
4 answers to “How soon can I go back to work after...”
A: You might prefer to go home and relax after porcelain veneers
Yes, you can go back to work but depending on how many veneers are placed you may not want to. I recommend that patients doing many veneers do it at the end of the day so they can go home and relax if they have a problem taking time off from work.
A: As soon as you desire
While more teeth are involved, the post operative experience is similar to having a filling. You are numb, but that is about it. Unless you were sedated for the procedure, you could leave the dental office and go directly to work if you desired.
A: Yes- You may be numb but you can go back to work
Good question! Yes- you more than likely can go back to work. A typical veneer case of 8 units takes around 3 hours to do. You'll be numb on those teeth going back to work though so your speech may be slightly abnormal for a short time period. I typically have people go... more
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