{"id":252,"date":"2023-02-03T21:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T21:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galleriadentistry.com\/blog\/?p=252"},"modified":"2023-03-20T21:07:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T21:07:34","slug":"how-temporary-veneers-serve-your-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galleriadentistry.com\/blog\/how-temporary-veneers-serve-your-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"How Temporary Veneers Serve Your Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the demand for cosmetic dental work has essentially doubled<\/em> within the last five years, meaning that more people than ever before are opting to enhance their pearly whites with the help of cosmetic dentistry. And among all of the available cosmetic treatments, few are as exceptional as porcelain veneers<\/a>. That said, the process for receiving veneers involves a few unique steps, one of which is the placement of temporary veneers. Keep reading to learn a little more about why this step is necessary and how these temporary coverings greatly assist your permanent veneers and future smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Temporary veneers function similarly to test-driving a car. Think about it this way; you wouldn\u2019t want to spend a great deal of money on a new car without having driven it first, and a test drive is the only way to ensure that the vehicle operates as intended and feels like something you\u2019ll want to drive daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you receive temporary veneers, you\u2019re gaining access to a rough preview of what your smile will look like once your permanent veneers have been fabricated and bonded to your teeth. They also allow your dentist to make precise adjustments as necessary to ensure that your enhanced smile looks as beautiful and natural as possible for several years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temporary veneers also serve another important purpose: protecting teeth that have been prepared for veneers. For veneers to fit properly against your teeth and blend in seamlessly with your smile, a small portion of the enamel needs to be shaved off from the surfaces of the teeth receiving veneers. Temporary veneers shield these treated teeth from injury or decay that might derail your smile plans! Since this process is also irreversible, teeth being treated in this manner will always need to have veneers for their protection and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can I Expect When Wearing Temporary Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you receive temporary veneers, it\u2019s normal to experience the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n