{"id":247,"date":"2021-05-20T21:53:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T21:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=247"},"modified":"2022-03-28T21:58:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T21:58:17","slug":"temporary-veneers-cosmetic-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boston-dentist.com\/blog\/temporary-veneers-cosmetic-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Temporary Veneers: Why Do You Need Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019re attending the first appointment for having porcelain veneers<\/a> placed. Your dentist has prepared the teeth in question and has taken the necessary impressions. But before letting you leave, they tell you that they need to attach temporary veneers to your smile. At this point, you\u2019re confused; why place temporary veneers when the permanent ones are going to be ready in just a few weeks? It\u2019s important to fully understand every step of the dental procedures you undergo, so take the time to learn about temporary veneers and why they\u2019re necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

The temporary veneers are mockups that resemble what your permanent veneers will look like once they\u2019re ready. The biggest difference lies in the material they\u2019re made of. Where permanent veneers are usually made of porcelain, temporary veneers can be made of dental wax, composite resin, acrylic, and other comparable materials. As a result, they won\u2019t be quite as durable as the veneers you\u2019ll get in the future. They\u2019ll also be attached with a smaller amount of dental cement \u2013 just enough to hold them in place for a few weeks but not so much that they can\u2019t be easily removed when the time comes to take them off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do You Need to Wear Temporary Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Temporary veneers are placed for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n