This is part 2 of a question and answer article that explains everything you ever wanted to know about porcelain veneers.

1. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about
Porcelain Veneers (Part 2)
This is part 2 of a question and answer article that explains
everything you ever wanted to know about porcelain veneers.
This is part two of a Q & A that explains everything you ever wanted to know about dental
veneers in NYC.
Q. What happens after my teeth are prepared for the
porcelain veneers?
A. Your cosmetic dentist or dental assistant will make a set of
temporary veneers for an acrylic material. The temporary
veneers will consist of one piece of material, so you will not be
able to floss between each tooth while the temporaries are on.
They will be cemented to your teeth using a temporary dental
cement. In order to keep your teeth clean while wearing the
temporary veneers, you will likely need to use a special
instrument such as a hydrofloss. While wearing the
temporaries, you will not be able to eat hard foods or meat,
and your teeth may be sensitive to hot and cold. This is
because the temporary material is not protective and durable
like your actual porcelain veneers will be. They are also not
stain resistant.
Q. How long will I have to wear the temporary veneers?
A. In most cosmetic dentistry clinics, you will likely have to wait about one to two weeks for
your porcelain veneers to come back from the ceramicist. When your custom-made veneers
arrive, you will go back to the dentist for the final procedure.

2. Q. How are the permanent veneers placed onto my teeth?
A. The temporary veneers will be removed and you will be given a local anesthetic so you
will not feel pain during the procedure. Your dentist will then likely place the porcelain
veneers onto your teeth without any cement at first, just to check for proper fit, defects, and
overall appearance before making them permanent. You may want to inspect them as well
to make sure that you like the appearance of each tooth. After this final inspection, your
dentist will clean your teeth with a solution called acid etch. This solution roughens the
surface of your teeth so they will adhere to the dental cement better. This protects you from
the possibility of a veneer falling off. The cement will then be applied to the front of your
teeth and the back of the veneer.
Q. Will the veneer protect my tooth from sensitivity to hot and cold, as well as
decay?
A. Yes. Unlike the temporary veneers, the
porcelain veneers in NYC will protect your
teeth from decay, as well as sensitivity to
hot and cold. You will be able to bite into
candy apples and steak as well, because the
veneers will be durable. With porcelain
veneers, you will brush and floss just as
you would without them.
Q. Are porcelain veneers resistant to
stains from coffee and soda?
A. Porcelain veneers are stain-resistant,
but it will still be important to brush properly after drinking coffee, soda, tea, and other
beverages that may stain teeth. This will keep your veneers looking great for years to come.
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