Porcelain veneers will improve your appearance and enhances your smile, which last for years if well-cared for. There is no doubt about that But before getting veneers, you need to prepare yourself for any possible risks or you may see it as a downside like: • The enamel on your teeth is carved. Many people may not know that they need dental work on their natural enamel to have the porcelain veneers placed on. The enamel is etched or roughened at your first appointment. This process is done for better bonding between the teeth and porcelain veneers. • Tooth sensitivity after the first visit: it is common that you develop teeth sensitivity for a few days after the enamel on teeth is carved. Some people may get impatient. Temporary veneers are used to prevent sensitivity and decrease the exposure of enamel to irritants. Once the porcelain veneers are attached, the sensitivity is reduced and little by little disappears. • The procedure is irreversible: once the porcelain dental veneers are attached, there is no way back. You should have them on. You wear them for as long as the porcelain veneers last. And you will need repair or even replacement if porcelain veneers get damaged or cracked. • Higher cost. Porcelain veneers can be higher in costs compared to other veneer types such as composite veneers.