One of the simplest ways to get a flawless, eye-catching smile is with veneers, which is why they’re extremely popular for A-list movie stars, chart-topping musicians, jet-setting influencers, and everyday people alike. But before you see your dream look in the mirror, you’ll need to spend a little time with temporary veneers first. Is this step really necessary? It’s actually ESSENTIAL to achieve the perfect result, and here’s why.
They Protect Your Prepared Teeth
From the patient perspective, getting veneers is pretty simple. You talk to your dentist about the changes you want to make, they prepare your teeth to be fitted with veneers, and you eventually have them bonded in place.
To make sure your veneers lay flat and look natural, a small amount of enamel will be removed (about the thickness of a contact lens). Temporary veneers offer protection while your permanent ones are being made, letting you bite and chew without a second thought.
An Important Test Drive
It’s one thing to talk about the changes you want to make to your smile—it’s another to actually see them in real life. With temporary veneers, you can get a preview of your final result from both a look and feel perspective. If something isn’t quite right or could be better, making an adjustment to your permanent veneers is relatively easy. If you were to get your real veneers first, any changes would be pretty complicated after they’ve been applied to your teeth.
Perfection Takes Time
The simplest reason temporaries are needed is that making a fully custom set of veneers from high-quality dental porcelain takes a good amount of time, and you shouldn’t have to wait! This approach lets you enjoy an enhanced smile right away that can still be refined even further. It’s the best of both worlds when it comes to the short- and long-term.
About the Author
Dr. Michael Kirk has been the “secret” behind some of Oklahoma City’s most stunning smiles for over 35 years. A proud OU graduate and member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Oklahoma Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he has helped multiple generations of patients achieve beautiful, natural-looking results while enjoying top-tier service at every appointment. If you’re ready to see why he’s the most in-demand cosmetic dentist in the city, simply call (405) 848-3719 or click here to schedule a one-on-one consultation.