{"id":83,"date":"2023-04-11T16:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T16:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweenyfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=83"},"modified":"2023-06-20T17:57:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T17:57:01","slug":"what-to-know-about-temporary-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sweenyfamilydental.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/11\/what-to-know-about-temporary-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do You Need to Wear Temporary Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In the past ten years, veneers<\/a> have become one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments. These ultra-thin shells of dental porcelain can completely transform your smile by covering a range of dental imperfections, including chipped, cracked, gapped, or discolored teeth. Additionally, you can count on your upgraded pearly whites to become permanent in about two weeks. However, getting veneers is a process and as you wait for your final veneers to be placed, you will wear temporary ones. Read on to learn more about this important, but short-lived, step in the journey to a picture-perfect smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Need Temporary Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three main reasons why you\u2019ll need to wear temporary veneers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Appearance: <\/strong>Your dentist prepares your teeth for permanent veneers by removing a small amount of enamel from your teeth. Temporary veneers will cover this slight change and make them look like normal teeth while you wait for your permanent ones to be made.<\/li>
  2. Sensitivity: <\/strong> Your teeth will feel more sensitive than usual due to the enamel removal. Temporary veneers will shield the vulnerable teeth and prevent discomfort when you consume hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods and drinks.<\/li>
  3. Glimpse Into the Future: <\/strong>Wearing temporary veneers will give you an idea of what your permanent ones will look and feel like. This gives you time to ask your dentist to make any necessary adjustments before your permanent smile arrives.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What Are the Differences Between Temporary and Permanent Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The only difference is the material that they are made from. Your permanent veneers are made from porcelain, which is more endurable and closely resembles your pearly whites. Temporary ones are made from dental wax, acrylic composite, resin, or other materials. They won\u2019t match the color of your teeth exactly and won\u2019t be as durable. You will have just enough dental cement to hold them in place for the two weeks that you wait for your permanent ones to arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Care for Temporary Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Since your temporary veneers protect your smile from harm, it\u2019s important to take good care of them until you can get your permanent ones. Some tips include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n