Do you have to get novocaine when you get veneers?

Not generally: Most times they can be prepared with out anesthesia and in some cases the teeth do not even need to be prepared.

Sometimes: The trend for porcelain veneers is toward not preparing teeth. If you have the right case, then you may not need to be numbed. But many cases still need to have some numbing to get great results. If you just want somewhat of an improvement then no -prep can be an option. If you want a perfect, amazing smile, then some preparation is probably necessary. For veneers, see the best cosmetic dentist!

No: There are many patients who have enough enamel for insulation, and whose teeth do not require much preparation for veneers. All depends on the degree of tooth reduction needed to achieve the desired results.

Maybe.: I generally recommend the anesthetic, and most people are more comfortable with anesthetic during a veneer procedure. However, depending how much tooth is being modified and your pain tolerance, numbing may be optional. Speak with your dentist about options.

Yes: A veneer is like a filling or crown, where some healthy and unhealthy tooth structure is removed. To make sure you are comfortable, you should be numb.

Not necessarily: In some cases veneers can be done with little or no removal of tooth structure. Then it may be unnecessary to get local anesthetic ("novocaine"). In cases where a significant amount of tooth preparation is necessary for veneers, local anesthetic would be highly recommended. As the outer protective layer of the tooth is thinned/removed, the teeth become very sensitiveuntil covered by the veneers.