Are you considering veneers as a way to disguise your smile’s imperfections and achieve the look you have always wanted? Certainly, they are a wonderful cosmetic treatment that can provide you with many years of gorgeous results. Before you begin to enjoy their long-term benefits, however, you will need to wear temporary veneers for a short period of time. This blog post delves into why temporary veneers in Belmont are an essential part of the treatment process.
They Protect Your Teeth
While preparing your teeth for veneers, your cosmetic dentist will have to remove a bit of their enamel. This step is necessary to ensure that your permanent veneers will adhere well to your teeth and provide a natural appearance. Shaving off the enamel does not harm your teeth, but it may make them extra-sensitive. It could also affect their appearance.
Temporary veneers can protect your teeth and allow you to enjoy a beautiful smile between your preparation appointment and the time when your permanent veneers get placed.
They Give You a Preview of Your Results
Your temporary veneers will not look exactly like your permanent ones. However, they can give you a realistic ideal of what your final results may look like. If there is anything about them that you dislike, let your cosmetic dentist know. For example, perhaps the color of the veneers is not quite what you wanted. Their shape or length might also be a bit off from what you hoped for. Let your dentist know about your observations so they can incorporate your feedback into the design of your final veneers.
You should also feel free to ask family members and friends for their thoughts on your temporary veneers. Their ideas may help you determine exactly what you want for your ultimate look.
They Help You Adjust to Life with Veneers
Veneers are quite comfortable for most patients, but at first, you can expect them to feel odd in your mouth. You might produce more saliva than usual, and in some patients, veneers cause a temporary lisp. (If the lisp occurs because your veneers are too long, they can be adjusted.) You may also have to make some slight changes to your oral hygiene routine to care for your veneers.
What to Expect with Temporary Veneers
Here are a few notes on what to expect with temporary veneers:
- They typically come in one piece. Permanent veneers, on the other hand, are individually crafted for each tooth.
- Temporary veneers tend to be a bit thicker than their permanent counterparts. They may also be constructed out of different materials.
- Because temporary veneers are more vulnerable to stains and damage than permanent ones, you may have to adjust some of your eating habits.
Temporary veneers can be an important step on your path to achieving your dream smile. If you have questions about them, speak with your dentist. They will be happy to help you satisfy your curiosity.
Meet the Practice
The highly skilled dentists in our practice are proud to offer a variety of cosmetic treatments in a warm and welcoming environment. If you are interested in learning more about veneers or other options for enhancing your smile, our team would be pleased to speak with you. Contact us at 603-556-7047.