Sensitivity and pain after veneer preparation

I got my gap bonded 8 years ago. The dentist who did it shaved off too much of my tooth. I went to another dentist who I still see. She was in awe at the amount of tooth removed. After repeated bonding, my dentist said we need to go to veneers. Now I have my temp on but had to go get a new impression and I have never had so much pain in my life. The teeth are very sensitive. Do I need a root canal? Please let me know what you think.

3 answers to “Sensitivity and pain after veneer...”

A: Sometimes the dentist in awe is the dentist with no knowledge

Lance Timmerman, DMD

Many dentists don't know how to do cosmetic dentistry, so when a fantastic case stares them in the face they don't know how to react.  Just because the dentist expressed shock does not mean the original dentist was wrong.  It is VERY possible that the new dentist simply doesn't know up from down... more

A: Sensitivity after veneer preparation could be due to "leaky" temps.

Michael J. Rechter, DDS

Anytime a tooth is prepared for a new restoration, whether it is a tiny filling or a full crown some post op sensitvity may occur.  This could be due to several reasons. 1.  The tooth has a pulpitis which is normal and should improve with time.  If it gets worse, lingers or becomes spontaneous... more

A: That's not typical after Veneer preparations

Daniel W. Schiavone, DDS

You shouldn't have that much pain after veneer preparations. Return to your dentist so he/she can evaluate the occlusion (or your bite) first then assess the endodontic health of your teeth. A diagnosis can't be accomplished online.

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