{"id":428,"date":"2022-01-27T03:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T03:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/?p=428"},"modified":"2022-03-01T03:16:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T03:16:21","slug":"temporary-veneers-why-you-need-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dgdental.com\/blog\/temporary-veneers-why-you-need-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need to Wear Temporary Veneers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You recently decided that you want to get porcelain veneers to correct issues with your smile. They are an excellent way to fix problems like chips, cracks, gaps, minor alignment issues, and misshapen teeth. The process is fairly simple, and your dentist will fit you with a set of temporary veneers<\/a> before they attach your permanent ones. You may be wondering: why do I need two different sets of veneers? Read on to find out why temporary veneers are necessary, how they\u2019re different from permanent ones, and the right way to care for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Temporary vs. Permanent Veneers: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To prepare your teeth to have veneers attached to them, your dentist will remove a small amount of enamel. This allows the veneers to adhere to the teeth and seamlessly blend in with the rest of your smile. Since it usually takes a few weeks for your permanent veneers to be made, your dentist will fit you with temporary ones made from dental wax, acrylic composite, resin, or other materials. They may not exactly match the color of your teeth and aren\u2019t as durable as permanent veneers. Your dentist will also use just enough dental cement to attach them to your teeth for a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Now that we know what the difference is between permanent and temporary veneers, why do you have to wear them? There are three main reasons why your dentist will have you wear them, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n