Can I sue my dentist for not letting me know the cons of porcelain veneers? I feel cheated....?

I had porcelain veneers done to my 2 front teeth in Dec and my teeth are still sensitive after 8 months. I can't sleep at night because I feel that I made a big mistake by getting them done in the first place. My dentist never warned me that the sensitivity would last this long or that my tooth would have to be shaved down dramatically. I found all this out after I got it done. I've been doing a lot of research lately and found out that if you have more of your tooth shaved down there would be more trauma to the tooth....so more sensitivity. I feel that my dentist was not looking out for my best interest, because if he were then he would have warned me of the after math and what I would have to go through. I don't know what to do....

Can I sue my dentist for not letting me know the cons of porcelain veneers? I feel cheated....?
^ in response to the "certified dentist" above. so you are saying that the dentist was at no fault when he obviously KNEW that by shaving her teeth which were protuding would cause trauma and prolonged sensitivity? Whether or not this person has a case or not, i am not sure, but to put all the blame on the patient is absolutely ridiculous. Who said that she wanted her hand held like a 1st grader?? that is a very insensitive and rude response on your part.





to answer your question, Julie, I am not completely sure about the legal ramifications, but I hope you have a case because bastards like these have no right to practice.





Best of luck to you
Reply:For the sensitivity, try Sensodyne toothpaste. It is not an overnight fix, but if you use it nightly for a week, you should have a decrease in sensitivity. Make sure it's the last thing you do before bed so that you are not eating or drinking at least thirty minutes after using.
Reply:I wonder why you didn't do all that research BEFORE you had the veneers done. Seems to me, for such a huge investment in time and money, you'd want to inform yourself.





Yes, your dentist should have explained the details and possible consequences...but can you sue? Probably not. The primary person responsible for looking our for your best interests is YOU.
Reply:Sue...not likely, but your dentist has a responsibility for the sensitivity. You should NOT be having this with veneers. Call the office and tell them what's going on. You should not be charged for this.
Reply:Why do people always think that because they didn't do their homework, someone else needs to be blamed? And even sued? No, you can not sue your dentist because he didn't hold your hand and talk to you like you're a 1st grader. You're an adult, and it was obviously a silly assumption on his part, but he probably thought you knew what you were asking for.