Are Porcelain Veneers Painful to Get Attached?

Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin porcelain shells that are permanently bonded to the front surface of your tooth to reshape and whiten your smile. These restorations can fix a variety of imperfections, from chips and cracks to unsightly gaps and a crooked smile.

How the Process Works

When placed correctly, porcelain veneers should not cause any pain when they are attached. Your Bellevue veneers dentists, Drs. Aaron and Brandon Cooley, will begin the porcelain veneers process by shaving down your natural tooth in order to place the veneer over the top. This process might sound painful, but it is not. Only your teeth enamel, not your root or nerve ending is affected so it should not hurt. You will be given some type of non-steroid anti-inflammatory (NSAID) such as Ibuprofen to help control any discomfort.

Before Dr. Cooley bonds your restoration into place, he will have to remove the temporary veneers that you have been wearing while your permanent ones were being created. You will be given an anesthesia during this step, because you may experience tooth sensitivity, but it should not be painful.

By having your veneers properly placed, you can help ensure a pain-free and successful procedure.

If you live in or around Bellevue or Seattle, Washington and are looking for a talented and reputable porcelain veneers dentist, please contact the experienced cosmetic dentists at Cooleysmiles today to schedule your initial consultation.