When looking deeper into veneers, you may know that your results will look aesthetic because of the final shells made of high-quality materials. However, there is an important step beforehand where you’ll have a temporary set placed. Many are frustrated at this part of the process, as it’s not their results, but they serve an important purpose. Here’s more about them and why you need them.
What Are Temporary Veneers?
Before you get your final veneers placed, your teeth need to be prepared. Your dentist does this by removing a thin amount of enamel, which will help your results sit flush. Afterward, impressions are taken and then sent to a dental lab.
Here, a skilled artisan will craft each individual shell out of a high-quality material, oftentimes it’s porcelain. Since they are made for your smile, it takes a couple of weeks of sculpting and shading until they are perfected.
In the meantime, you’ll wear temporary veneers. These are made from acrylic or resin in pre-selected sizes and shapes. Many people say they feel just a bit bulky, but they are still comfortable. You’ll also have a chance to see what your new smile will look like.
Why Are Temporary Veneers So Important?
With that being said, you may wonder what purpose these short-lived shells offer. Well, here are a few to note:
- They help protect your teeth while the lab technician crafts your final set. Your dentin underneath your enamel may have become more exposed. Bacteria in your mouth will be more easily able to reach this layer and cause cavities or infection. Instead, you’ll have a barrier keeping your teeth in good health!
- They keep your smile looking great. After it has been prepped, it often looks a bit odd. You are getting this treatment to get a perfect grin, so you may feel self-conscious about this appearance. These temporary veneers help it look good.
- You can trial run your results. As was mentioned before, this set looks similar to your final ones. You can tell your dentist about any concerns you have, and they can make adjustments to ensure you love the results.
In the end, temporary veneers are a crucial step in this cosmetic treatment. Without them, your oral health may be at more risk than you realize! Although it’s easy not to be excited about this part of the process, think of it as a way to get toward a smile you love.
About the Author
Dr. Anh Vo earned his dental degree from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. He has since taken over 150 hours of continuing education every year, using some of that time for cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Vo is happy to help the Grand Prairie community get the aesthetic grin they adore with veneers. By using high-quality materials and customizing them to you, it’s a simple and easy process to your desired results. If you want to know more about what it takes to get this treatment, schedule an appointment or call Dr. Vo’s office at (469) 890-1199.