If you have decided to invest in veneers, you are probably eager to see your final results. Before that wonderful day comes, however, you will have to wear temporary veneers for a while. While they might seem like an unnecessary extra step in your cosmetic dentistry journey, they actually serve some important purposes. This blog post discusses the role they play in protecting your teeth, preserving your smile’s aesthetics, and helping you achieve your desired results. It also touches on what you can expect while you are wearing your temporary veneers.
Protect Your Prepared Teeth
Part of the veneers treatment process involves removing a sliver of enamel from your teeth. This ensures that your veneers will look as natural as possible and prevents a bulky appearance. The only downside to this step is that it can cause your prepared teeth to be extra sensitive.
Temporary veneers provide protection for your prepared teeth. They prevent hot, cold, and acidic substances from irritating the tubules in the teeth, which in turn prevents the teeth’s nerves from sending pain signals to your brain. With the help of temporary veneers, you should be able to eat comfortably while a laboratory is preparing your permanent ones.
Preserve Aesthetics
Most people who purchase veneers are very conscious of their image. Unfortunately, teeth that have been prepped for veneers may look somewhat strange, which could adversely affect how you feel about your smile. Because your dentist does not want you to dislike your appearance at any point during your cosmetic journey, they will carefully design temporary veneers for you. They can give you an attractive set of teeth while you are waiting for a dental lab to fabricate your permanent restorations
Test Driving Your New Look
Veneers are a long-term commitment. Under ideal circumstances, a set can last for 10 – 15 years or longer. You should love how yours look right from the very beginning! Temporary veneers give you the opportunity to “test drive” your cosmetic results. If you like their size, shape, and color, your permanent veneers can be closely modeled after them. However, if there is anything you dislike about them, you should be sure to let your dentist know so they can incorporate your preferences into the design of your final veneers.
What to Expect with Your Temporary Veneers
Temporary veneers are not as durable as their permanent counterparts, so you should be careful to avoid exposing them to hard foods. They are also vulnerable to stains, so limiting your intake of dark foods and beverages would be wise. Also, keep in mind that they are designed to be easy to remove, so exposing them to sticky substances, like taffy or gum, might cause them to come off prematurely.
Temporary veneers are an important step on your path to your ideal smile. If you have questions about them, your cosmetic dentist is ready to speak with you.
Meet the Practice
New Haven Dental Group in Hamden features a team of talented cosmetic dentists. Veneers are among the many services offered by our practice. We strive to make sure every detail of your treatment is more than satisfactory. If you have questions about veneers or other dental services, contact us at 203-587-7327.