You’ve seen the results on some of your favorite Hollywood stars. Maybe you even know someone who has improved their smile with veneers. But when you learn that the process of getting veneers involves removing some enamel, you hesitate to try this treatment for yourself. Do you really want part of your tooth structure to be taken away? In this post, you’ll learn why this step is necessary, how much enamel is removed, and what the veneers process entails.

After years of looking forward to a flawless smile, you finally decide to get veneers. You can’t wait to see how perfect your teeth will look. However, you find out that you’ll need two appointments to get your veneers, and at the end of your first visit, the dentist attaches temporary ones. Why do you need to wear these versions now? Why can’t you just wait until your custom veneers are ready? Read on to learn about the reasons that your temporary veneers are necessary.