One of the biggest fears patients have when considering veneers is simple and understandable.
What if I do not like how they look?
Veneers are a cosmetic investment, and patients want reassurance that their smile will look natural, balanced, and like them before anything permanent is done. The good news is that modern cosmetic dentistry allows you to preview your new smile before final veneers are made.
This process is often called the trial smile.
A trial smile allows you to see and experience your new smile before the final porcelain veneers are fabricated.
This begins with a diagnostic wax up, which is a detailed blueprint of your future smile. Using digital scans, photographs, and facial measurements, the ideal tooth shape, size, and proportions are designed in advance.
From this plan, temporary veneers are created that closely replicate what the final porcelain will look like.
Yes. That is the purpose of the trial smile phase.
During this temporary phase, you can:
See how your smile looks in photos and mirrors
Feel how the teeth function when you speak and chew
Evaluate tooth length, shape, and overall balance
Request refinements before anything permanent is made
This step removes the guesswork from cosmetic dentistry. Instead of imagining the final result, you experience it.
The most successful veneer cases are collaborative. The trial smile allows the dentist and patient to align expectations before final fabrication.
If adjustments are needed, they can be made at this stage without risk. Changes to shape, length, or contour are far easier to correct in the temporary phase than after porcelain is finalized.
This approach helps ensure:
Natural looking results
Balanced facial proportions
High patient satisfaction
Predictable outcomes
Yes. Trial smile temporaries are designed to protect your teeth while allowing you to preview the final outcome.
They are:
Comfortable and functional
Non damaging to enamel
Fully removable
Once you approve the trial smile, the final porcelain veneers are fabricated to match the approved design.
After approval, the final veneers are custom crafted to mirror the trial smile as closely as possible. When they are placed, there are no surprises because you have already seen and tested the design.
This step is one of the most important reasons patients feel confident moving forward with veneer treatment.
You do not have to commit to permanent veneers without knowing what your smile will look like.
A trial smile allows you to preview, test, and refine your veneers before anything is finalized. It lowers risk, builds confidence, and leads to more natural and satisfying results. For an in depth look at our veneer process check out
https://1smiledental.com/blog/
We provide cosmetic dentistry and veneer treatment for patients in:
Munster
Highland
Schererville
Dyer
Hammond
Crown Point
Valparaiso
Northwest Indiana
Chicagoland
If you are considering veneers and want to see your new smile before committing, a trial smile consultation is the next step.
Schedule your cosmetic dentistry consultation today to explore veneer options and experience your future smile before it becomes permanent
As your trusted Schereville dentist, we offer a range of services and utilize advanced dental technology to provide our patients with quality, precise and comfortable care. Building relationships with our patients built on trust is the key to our success.