Are veneers painful?

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Pain-free treatment no drilling or injections

Veneers are usually not painful whilst you are having the treatment.

Ultrathin Veneers, Durathin Veneers and Lumineers involve no drilling and injections since no tooth is being cut.

However, some have reported slight sensitivity during the settling down after the final fitting – this is quite normal and nothing to worry over.

It usually only lasts for a few days through the recovery process and soon after subsidies.

The sensitivity is due to the bonding process where an inorganic substance (the veneer) has been bonded using a special cement to an organic component (your tooth).

In complex cases involving many treatments, you may experience a little discomfort while your teeth settle down.

Your specialist dentist will discuss what to expect after any treatment at the examination stage.

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What to expect

The clinical assessment is an essential appointment, after which you will fully understand how your treatment will proceed.

The doctor will also highlight what to expect, and you will have plenty of opportunities to have all your questions answered. See the trial smile.

The thoroughness of the clinical assessment is also very essential – this is very important so that the appropriate treatment is selected; the more compatible the treatment plan, the better suited it will be for you.

Plus, you are more likely to avoid any major oral health problems.

It also means that you are less likely to experience difficulties during the treatment.

It is important to also follow all the relevant advice given before, during and after the treatment.

If this advice is not followed then you can end up experiencing discomfort from other associated conditions such as sore gums or infection. Our latest technology creates super thin, durable aesthetics.

Choice of veneer brands

We stock all brands, Durathin, Lumineers etc. and a range of materials from porcelain to composite, all with crystal transparent, highly competitive prices. 

Dr David Bloom would be delighted to show you your options.

The skill and experience of the clinician are just as important as the right choice of treatment – this will ensure that the actual treatment progresses smoothly without any hiccups.

We aim to give you a pain-free experience.

So as much as is possible, we will select those treatments that are also known for their comfort and longevity.

For example, we select Ultrathin veneers whenever possible since there is minimal or no preparation, which means you are less likely to experience discomfort or pain.

We also have a dedicated team focused on helping patients who also have a dental phobia or any level of dental anxiety – we understand that this can give you an uncomfortable experience if not managed correctly.

Additionally, we can reassure you that we will use various things to help make your treatment free from pain.

These treatments can include special techniques for pain control, an absolute pain-free local anaesthesia and unique calming products such as NuCalm.

We have been helping patients with anxiety for over 25 years.

We have set up all our treatment protocols to alleviate pain and anxiety as much as possible.  

With every treatment we carry out at our Hertfordshire clinic, we do so to make sure that we improve the oral health of your mouth, teeth and gums.

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