Plastic temporary restorations will serve you for a short
period of time while your permanent veneer is being made.
They are attached only slightly to the underlying tooth so
they can be removed easily.
If a veneer comes off, call us and we will replace it
immediately. If you are in a situation that will not allow
you to come in, place the temporary back in place with some
Fixodent™ (denture adhesive). You must still see us as soon
as possible.
The size, shape, and color of the temporary does not
resemble the final veneer.
Temporary veneers may leak saliva or food onto the tooth.
Sensitivity to hot, cold, pressure, or sweets is not
uncommon. You may also see stains under the temporaries.
These will be removed prior to final cementation.
Avoid
heavy brushing of the temporaries and do not floss between
them because you may pull them off.
Your final porcelain veneers will be as close to the natural
beauty and function of teeth as possible. They look and feel
normal in every way. Permanent Veneers We place our veneers
with the finest materials and techniques available today.
However, you should be aware of the following information
about your restorations:
As with natural teeth, avoid chewing excessively hard
foods on the veneered teeth (hard candy, ice, raw
carrots, etc.) because the porcelain material can break
under extreme forces.
Proper brushing, flossing, and regular 6-month (minimal)
cleanings are essential to the long-term stability and
appearance of your veneers. Often, problems that may
develop with the veneers can be found at an early stage
and repaired easily, while waiting for a longer time may
require redoing entire restorations.
The gums may recede from the veneers, displaying
discolored tooth structure underneath. This situation
usually takes place after many years and requires veneer
replacement.
