Do you know the differences between permanent veneers and temporary veneers? Many patients who come to Panoramic Dental, a general dentistry in Lafayette, aren't aware of temporary veneers. If you want to make your teeth look nice for a shorter period, veneers from La Morinda or Lafayette dentistry locations for Panoramic Dental can help.
The Primary Difference Between Temporary and Permanent Veneers
Temporary veneers are often made to be placeholders for permanent veneers. They are made of lower-quality dental materials because the dentist doesn't expect them to stay in the mouth for long. They are most commonly made of resin or a resin and acrylic mix.
Permanent veneers replace the temporary veneers when the permanent veneers are ready. They are thicker, heavier, stronger, and less likely to break or lose their grip on your existing teeth. As far as veneers go, most patients end up with both temporary and permanent as they transition from their natural teeth to their permanent veneers.
Why You Might Never Get Permanent Veneers
Temporary veneers reflect how your smile will look if and when you get the permanent veneers. They help you visualize what your smile would be like. Suppose you change your mind about getting permanent veneers, or you want a nice smile for a special occasion. In that case, you might decide to skip getting permanent veneers and have the temporary ones removed when you don't need them for your special occasion anymore.
You might also wear your temporary veneers longer if you cannot return to your office for general dentistry in Lafayette or La Morinda. Your dentist will let you know how long you can wear temporary veneers in La Morinda before your dentist has to remove them.
Reasons for Completing the Transition to Permanent Veneers
While you could just wear temporary veneers for a while and not transition to permanent ones, there are several good reasons to make that leap anyway. First and foremost, the dentist needs to roughen the fronts of your teeth to prepare them for the veneers. These roughened areas remain even if you don't get permanent veneers. It is a permanent feature of your teeth going forward.
You can't remove temporary veneers yourself anyway. You need your dentist to remove them. If he or she is going to remove the temporary ones, you should just get the permanent ones.
Finally, temporary veneers are more likely to break, chip, etc. When they do, it becomes obvious that they are veneers. While permanent veneers can be damaged, they are made of harder stuff and more difficult to damage. With permanent veneers, nobody can ever tell that you are wearing them unless they are looking closely inside your mouth.
Get an appointment to discuss veneers with our dentists at Panoramic Dental today!