If you are thinking of having a porcelain veneer surgery done on your teeth, your dentist will most likely place a set of temporary veneers on your teeth before placing the porcelain veneers on your teeth.
When you have a set of porcelain veneers placed on your teeth, the dentist will take off a thin layer of enamel on your teeth, which will expose your teeth to decay if they are not covered. During the period between taking this layer off of your teeth and placing in your permanent veneers, the dentist will put a set of temporary veneers on your teeth for protection.
What are Temporary Veneers Made Out of?
Temporary veneers are usually made of either acrylic or composite resin to look like real teeth but not cost quite as much as the porcelain that will make up your permanent veneers. You may ask then, if this material isn’t as expensive, why not keep the temporary veneers rather than spending more on a set of porcelain veneers? This is because temporary veneers are not made to last a long period of time like porcelain veneers do. They may last for several months but will not give you the long-term results that porcelain veneers will.
How Long do Temporary Veneers Last?
Temporary Veneers are used so that the dentist has time to get your permanent veneers made. Each set of veneers is unique to each individual and must be made to fit your smile. It may take several weeks to create your new porcelain veneers, so the dentist will keep your teeth protected by using temporary veneers.
You cannot keep temporary veneers in forever due to the material that they are made out of. The composite resin is not meant to last as long as porcelain, so it will eventually start to wear down and will not give you the same results. Additionally, the fit of your temporary veneers may not be as snug over time, which could lead to more food and bacteria getting trapped between your teeth and gums. This could cause gum disease or other dental problems.
Do Temporary Veneers Look Normal?
Although temporary veneers do not last as long as porcelain veneers, they will look almost identical to your permanent veneers. This means that even before you dentist finalizes the process by putting in your porcelain veneers, you will have a great idea of what your new smile will look like.
Contact Family Tree Dental if You Would like a set of Veneers
If you are located in Southeast Ohio and you are looking for a reliable dentist to fit you with a set of permanent veneers, contact Family Tree Dental today! Our cosmetic dentists will sit down with you to take a look at your smile. We have offices located in Belpre and Marietta, Ohio as well as Parkersburg, WV. So if you are located near the boarder of Ohio and West Virginia, come see Family Tree Dental today for a consultation about getting porcelain veneers.
