Sore and super sensitive after veneers

I had to have my two front lower teeth bonded in the 70's and rebonded in the late eigheties. I recently got my insurance to agree to pay for me to have them veneered the one on the left is sore and super sensitive. It has been three weeks. I have done flouride trays and even flouride varnish I also had it X-Rayed. Nothing is working. Yesterday it felt ok today it feels like the tooth is an appendage. What should I do I cannot live like this?

3 answers to “Sore and super sensitive after veneers”

A: Sometimes "punting" is all you can do

Lance Timmerman, DMD

Sometimes, even with the most careful technique, "stuff" happens.  Despite our best efforts, simply redoing procedures results in a better outcome.  Redoing work is usually the last resort, as sometimes there are more simple solutions. It is possible that the nerve of the tooth is affected... more

A: Could be a number of things

Peter Boulden, DMD

It could be a number of things: 1) Your bite could be off (i.e. you're hitting it first, or first in certain jaw movements) 2) It could be a bond failure.  Bonding porcelain is extremely technique sensitive, any step (if done inproperly) could cause a bond failure. 3) There could be decay... more

A: Two possible solutions

Michael J. Thomas, DDS

One might be that you are grinding at night because the tooth is new, thus, aggravating the nerve. If that's the case, then you need a nightguard to prevent this and stop the sensitivity. Secondly, the bite might be off a little with the upper tooth,which is common with veneers cause you're adding material. Be... more

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