If you are looking to get an aesthetic smile you love, you may be considering veneers as a reliable option. You are right, as they can perfect your grin in many ways in just one treatment! However, many people aren’t aware that you will need temporary shells placed before you get your results. It may seem odd, but they are an important step that can’t be skipped. Here’s what you need to know.
What Are Temporary Veneers Exactly?
The reason you need temporary veneers is that it takes time for you to get your final set. Your dentist has to remove a small amount of your enamel first to ensure your results are flush. Afterward, impressions are taken, and a dental lab will craft each shell according to the measurements of your prepped teeth. This process takes a couple of weeks, so you’ll get the short-lived versions bonded on.
These are generally made from resin or acrylic and come in pre-selected shapes and sizes. Having them on will still be comfortable, but many people say they are a bit bulkier than their results. You’ll be able to get a gist of how your new smile will look.
So, Why Do I Have to Get Temporary Veneers First?
Temporary veneers are needed because a dental lab will need time to perfect each shell that they make. The ones you’ll get bonded on first help protect your teeth during this short wait. Since your enamel was prepared, it’s a bit thinner than before. Bacteria can more easily erode it and attack the inner structures, which can lead to decay or infection. Instead, you’ll have a barrier that shields your smile.
Not only that, but prepped teeth often look odd afterward. You’re getting this treatment for an aesthetic smile, so leaving the office without one may be counterintuitive! These help you feel confident while you get ready to get your final set placed.
As well, you will be able to preview your results. While the short-lived versions may not feel the same, they may look close to them. You can talk to your dentist about adjustments you want; that way, you can feel better in the end.
Although you may not be excited about needing temporary veneers, they are an important step in your cosmetic treatment. Don’t think of them as a hurdle to jump, but as laying down the pathway to an aesthetic grin you feel your best in.
About the Practice
At Sweet Smiles Dental Design, you benefit from the skilled leadership of Dr. Alison Fitzgerald and Dr. Jay Lopez. We are happy to help the Castle Rock community get the proud smiles they love with the help of services like veneers. Through state-of-the-art technology, you can preview your results before you get them, so you feel confident in your decision. If you are interested in this treatment, schedule an appointment or call our office at (303) 688-9519.