{"id":270,"date":"2021-12-04T20:52:44","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T20:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/?p=270"},"modified":"2022-01-06T20:53:39","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T20:53:39","slug":"what-do-i-need-to-know-about-temporary-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmingtonvalleydental.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/04\/what-do-i-need-to-know-about-temporary-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Need to Wear Temporary Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you decide to get porcelain veneers<\/a>, part of the process early on is wearing temporary veneers over your prepared teeth. It\u2019s helpful to understand how they are different from permanent veneers and why you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on as your dentist in Farmington discusses those aspects of temporary veneers, as well as how to take care of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Are Temporary Veneers Different from Permanent Ones?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After your teeth have been prepared and impressions are taken, there will be a 1-2-week waiting period while your porcelain veneers are created. During this appointment, your dentist will fit you with a set of temporary veneers to wear in the meantime. Think of it as a trial period to help you visualize what your permanent ones will look like once they\u2019re attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what\u2019s the difference between these two types of veneers? The permanent version is crafted out of porcelain, while the temporary ones are made of dental wax, composite resin, acrylic, or other materials. Since they\u2019re not made of porcelain, they won\u2019t match the exact color of your surrounding teeth. They also won\u2019t be as durable because they are secured with enough cement to only last a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Will Temporary Veneers Help Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are three reasons why temporary veneers are necessary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n