Can you be allergic to veneers? about 5 months after i got veneers, i stared having problems inside my mouth. sores that come and go and swollen gums. i have had gum disease before and it's not the same symptoms. it gets much worse if i eat something a

It : It is highly unlikely that you have an "allergy" to porcelain. You state that you have had periodontal problems before, and that you have been uncomfortable for over 8 years. This problem predates your veneer placement, so it may be that you still have periodontal problems. If a dental restoration does not fit well, you may have inflammation around that specific tooth due to the bacteria getting trapped in that area. Since the problem seems to be throughout your entire mouth, it may not be the veneers. Have you been to see a periodontist? They are specialists for the gums. If you have not been evaluated by a periodontist, it would be a great idea to make an appointment with one to evaluate your current periodontal health.

Allergies : Allergies to dental materials are rare but do exist. There are a few potential sources of allergic reactions when undergoing dental treatment-one more common allergy is caused by latex in the gloves worn by the drs. And assistants or the rubber dam used to isolate teeth prior to bonding in the veneers. Some materials that veneers are created from include feldspathic porcelain, lithium disilicate, and aluminous oxide. The oxides in the ceramic are metallic oxides so although there is no indication by looking at them that there is any metal inside, the oxide(naturally occurring) may(albeit rare) have caused a sensitivity. Typically, composite or resin cements are used to bond on the veneers so that is another possibility. Further testing is recommended by an allergist to determine an individual's specific sensitivities. Finally, sometimes symptoms that manifest as allergies can actually be stress related, whether to the dental appointment or prior. Herpes like lesions or pathos ulcers(canker sores) are often mistaken for another reaction. These lesions with time and palliative care, will go away on their own.

You : You need an evaluation with a periodontist. It is unlikely that it is an allergy especially if it is not localized to the area of the veneers.

It : It is possible but not likely that you have an allergy to porcelain. Are you only having issues around the veneers or throughout your mouth. If it around teeth that are not veneered then it is most likely not the veneers that are causing the problems. If it is only around the veneered teeth, it is possible that they are too bulky or do not fit correctly, which would cause problems. Another thought, any systemic issues such as diabetes? The real answer may come from if the inflammation is only around the veneers.

It : It is highly unlikely that your reaction and sensitivity is due to the material from which the veneers are made, and unless they have very heavy and bulky margins i would be surprised if the answer lies in the porcelain. I suspect that you are having a tissue reaction that has been persistent for the last eight years, and now your attention is drawn to it following the veneering process. I agree that you need to see a periodontist who is familiar with the range of other possible answers. Dr neil mcleod dds dentistry that lasts - quality that counts.

Doubtful allergy: Anyone can be allergic to anything, but if you had gum disease before, you probably have it now. The swelling is probably a response to bacteria that cause the disease. The veneers may provide an area where the bacteria are harder to remove. Check with your dentist. We use the perio protect method and it helps situations like this.

NO: Due to the way you describe your periodontal history, it is not an allergy to porcelain. While possible, it is unlikely; but with your presentation as a periodontal patient in the past, it is a continuation of the process.

No: Veneers are made out of inert materials. If it were even possible you were having an allergy to them, it would have happened right away and not five months later. I would be curious as to how the veneers exist on your teeth; if they are overcontoured, deeply placed, etc. Is there any residual cement below the gumline? You should seek consult with your dentist and get evaluated.

Veneer problems: I would get an opinion from a periodontist and perhaps another restorative dentist. My bet is that either over contoured veneers or excess cement is causing the problems.