Like the rest of cosmetic dentistry, veneer treatment is typically safe for your smile. It won’t cause any lasting harm to your oral health as long as it’s done properly. With that said, veneer placement can cause some side effects in rare cases; you should weigh these risks carefully before you proceed. The good news is that your Port Charlotte dentist can help you do so. Now, just keep reading to learn about four possible side effects of veneers.
Veneer Damage
Today’s veneers are made of durable porcelain, so they hardly ever break. However, one of their potential risks is that they sometimes chip or crack.
Note that the dentist placing your veneers is human; they can make mistakes. As such, there’s a slight chance they’ll place your shells poorly due to an error. This misplacement could cause chips or cracks in the veneers, as well as rough edges and overhangs.
Inflamed Gums
Your veneers won’t impact your gums at all when they work well. Still, they could inflame your gum tissues if you’re a bit unlucky.
Don’t forget: Veneers aren’t natural parts of your smile, despite their lifelike looks. Your gums will naturally need time to adjust to their presence on your teeth. If the shells’ placement is a tad too rough, you might even suffer from some painful (but minor) gum inflammation. You’d then need to see a dentist to confirm the cause of your inflamed tissues.
Sensitive Teeth
They rarely ever do, but veneers can occasionally trigger some tooth sensitivity. This effect can be unpleasant if you don’t expect it from the start.
You see, dentists have to “prepare” your teeth for veneers. They remove small bits of your enamel to ensure the shells fit over your smile smoothly and correctly. This process is usually harmless, but it can make your pearly whites sensitive at times by exposing your dentin. In that latter scenario, a patient must often compensate with pain medicine and follow-up dental care.
Minor Tooth Trauma
If your veneer placement goes poorly, your teeth won’t come out unscathed. They may well experience a degree of minor tooth trauma.
It comes back to the veneer preparation work dentists perform. If the enamel removal isn’t done smoothly, it can prompt an injury to your tooth pulp. This damage could then require a root canal, tooth extraction, or similar procedure as treatment. To ensure such things don’t happen, you may want to consider a dental crown instead of a veneer.
The possible side effects of veneers are real, but treatment’s perks outweigh its risks. Talk to your dentist about getting shells for your smile soon!
About the Practice
Caring Way Esthetics of Port Charlotte is based in Port Charlotte, FL. Led by the fantastic Dr. Villescas, our practice aims to help your smile look and feel perfect. We embody that mission by offering truly comprehensive dentistry, including preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental work. Whether you want a dental checkup or porcelain veneers, our team has you covered! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (941)-627-9900.