But her dentist barely took anything off—couldn’t even tell unless I squinted.
That’s reassuring to hear. When I got my veneers years ago, I worried about losing too much tooth, but the prep was pretty minimal. Did your daughter have any sensitivity after? I had a bit for a week or two, then it settled down.
the prep was pretty minimal
Funny thing, my dentist actually took off a bit more than I expected—nothing drastic, but I could definitely tell when I looked close. Maybe I just got unlucky or my teeth needed more work. Sensitivity was on and off for a while too, especially with cold drinks. I guess everyone’s mouth is a little different... My sister barely noticed any change at all, so maybe it just depends on the teeth or the dentist’s style?
That’s interesting—my kiddo just got some bonding done last year, and I was surprised how quick it all went. The dentist barely seemed to touch her teeth, but she did mention a bit of sensitivity for a week or so, especially with ice cream (which was a big deal in our house). I do wonder if it just depends on the dentist’s approach or maybe how much fixing is needed? Did your dentist say much about why they had to take off more?
My bonding took way longer than what you’re describing—my dentist was super meticulous, maybe even a little too much? I remember sitting there thinking, “Are we making a sculpture or fixing my tooth?” Had some sensitivity too, but it went away after a few days. Wondering now if it’s just a personality thing with dentists or if certain teeth need more work. Anyone else notice their bonding looks different depending on the tooth?
Totally relate to the “sculpture” feeling—my dentist was a perfectionist too, and honestly, I think it paid off in the end. I’ve noticed bonding on my canines looks a bit chunkier than my front teeth. Maybe it’s just the way different teeth are shaped? Sensitivity faded for me after a week or so, but that first day... yikes.