Is There Any Pain Involved with Veneers?

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How painful are veneers to have put on? I kind of have a phobia with dentists and any procedure. Also which are better composite or porcelain?

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

The preparation and placement of porcelain veneers typically produces little to no discomfort following the procedure. Local anesthesia is used to keep the patient comfortable during the process. I find that patients rarely take any pain meds following the procedure. Good luck.

James Asaf, DDS · Answer

My most sensitive patients do amazingly well with porcelain veneers, and rarely do they report any major discomfort. The top surface of the tooth is reshaped to fit the veneers. The prep is painless and most patients adjust to the new feel of the veneers immediately.Best of luck. James Asaf, DDS

Anjali Rajpal, DMD · Answer

There really should not be any pain associated with veneers. I make sure that my injections are painless and that my preparations are conservative to minimize any sensitivity through the process.  There are ways to help minimize any possible sensitivity while you are in temporaries and at the time of final cementation. As long as the preparations are rather conservative, and far from the pulp chamber in the center of the tooth where the nerve tissue resides, it should be a generally comfortable procedure.

Amanda Canto, DDS · Answer

The question is, is their any pain
involved with dental veneers. Like any
procedure certainly there is the possibility of discomfort however porcelain
veneers can be done these days with very minimal discomfort. Many times now we’re able to do minimal or no
preparations to be able to do veneers, saving tooth structure which then of
course causes less pain. So they can be
done with very little comfort these days.

Norman Huefner, DDS · Answer

Porcelain veneering involves much less drilling than moderate to deep cavities.  As long as your dentist gives you good local anesthetic (Novocain) you should have little discomfort during the veneering procedure.  If you're a little "phobic" you might ask your dentist if he offers oral sedation, which is incredible at reducing anxiety.

	With regard to any discomfort after the procedure, it is generally mild discomfort.  Most patients are a more comfortable if they take a couple Advils every 4-6 hours for a few days after the dental appointment..

	In general, you will get a better and long lasting results with porcelain veneers compared with composite veneers.  Porcelain is stronger, generally looks better and won't discolor over time as composite veneers sometimes does.

Sylvan Fain, DDS · Answer

Most veneers are placed above the gum line and on the outer layer of tooth (enamel). Doing the procedure this way results in very little discomfort. 

	If you are truly phobic about the procedure you can look into no-prep veneers or Lumineers. There are some limitations to the treatment, but these can often be done with no shots, no anesthetic and no drilling. Case selection is critical so be sure to speak to your dentist to find out if you are a good candidate.

Gerilyn Alfe, DMD · Answer

Ideally, you should feel very numb and comfortable during both your preparation as well as your placement visit when you have your veneers done. Once the anesthetic wears off, you may have a little tenderness but it is usually easily handled with a couple of advil or tylenol. 

	I would say that if you are phobic, you may want to choose porcelain over bonding as porcelain will last longer and therefore, need fewer follow up visits throughout your lifetime.  And you can check for a dentist who is trained in no-prep or minimal-prep veneers which could eliminate or greatly lessen the number of anesthetic shots you might need.  Lastly, oral sedation is another possibility to help calm you for the visit.  Again, make sure your dentist is trained in this before moving forward.

Robert Fields, DDS · Answer

Porcelain veneers require reduction of the tooth. The more reduction of the tooth structure, may result in pain and inflammation. Anesthetic is used for this procedure along with oral sedation, if the patient is very anxious. Remember when you have veneers placed, this is NOT a reversible process!  Make sure you find a good cosmetic dentist. Ask questions and get the answers!  Look at Before and After photos of the dentist's patients.  Look for patient testimonials on his or her website!  Porcelain veneers can change your whole smile....make sure it is the smile you want!
There are more conservative treatments available you can try.  There are no prep veneers which are applied without any reduction of the tooth and obviously painless and reversible.  The effect is often bulky with very large thick looking teeth in some paitents. Others look great with lumineers or vivaneers. You can also have bonding done which is very inexpensive compared to  veneers but it is not durable long term.
The choice is yours....make sure you choose wisely!

Benjamin S. Fiss, DDS · Answer

Minimal pain during the giving of local anesthesia. Its a painless process as soon as anesthesia takes effect, but no discomfort should be felt through out the procedure.

Susan Goode Estep, DMD · Answer

Proper choice of cosmetic dentist is the most important thing you can do to make sure your smile is beautiful and comfortable. Make sure your dentist is credentialed/awarded, takes a lot of continuing education, and ready to show you hundreds of smile examples successfully completed by the dentist (not photos he bought from a cosmetic dentistry company).
Interview (consult) more than one cosmetic dentist first. It will be obvious when you walk into the office of an experienced cosmetic dentist. From the new technology, to awards and hundreds of before and after photos, you will know who the right dentist is for you and your smile.

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