Are temporary veneers suppose to be darker than original tooth?

Temps are temporary but they also allow for an opportunity to see how a provisional restoaration looks and feels and gives the patient and dentist a time period  for correction and change before the final restoration is fabricated and seated.discuss the shading concern with the office to be sure the final ceramics are to your likings and expectations.

I would not be too concerned with the color of the temporaries as compared to what the permanents will look like.  That being said, I would call and voice your concerns to your dentist so that they can be certain that in the end you get the color that you want.  Don't stress.  Communication is the key.  Call your dentist today.  Good luck.  

Hello there,I'm sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your temporaries.  The good news is that your temporary veneers are just that "temporary."  I would recommend speaking with your dentist about your concerns.  It would be pretty easy to replace your current temporaries with a lighter shade.  Be sure that you are happy with the shade, shape and overall look of your veneers before they are permanently cemented.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

Temporary veneers are made of acrylic. When they are fitted they feel rough and too big for your mouth. The adhesive used to fix them in place is painted on to the front and backs of your teeth, so you can no longer feel the backs of your real teeth. Because you have a rough layer of adhesive on the backs of your front teeth, your bottom teeth are not able to slot in behind them as they usually would. This tends to push your lower teeth back slightly in your mouth and will probably give you jaw ache. With the final veneers, you will be able to feel the backs of your old teeth and your bottom row of teeth should sit comfortably behind your front teeth as they always used to.

I am sorry to hear that you are having a bad experience with your temporary. It's difficult to answer your question without a picture so I will speak generally. It is not typical that temporaries are darker than the original tooth that is being restored. Most dentists err on the side of going lighter than the natural tooth. We are limited in the number of temporary color choices, so it is possible that your dentist felt this is the best match. It may also be that the enamel has been removed the internal portion of the tooth is darker and it is showing through the temporary. I suggest talking to your dentist and letting them know how upset you are. It is a simple process to make a new temporary for a single tooth out of a lighter shade of material. I do suggest that at them time of placement of the permanent restoration you ask to see the restoration before it is permanently bonded. If you don't absolutely love it this is the time to let your dentist know. Not 24 hours after it is bonded when you have gone home and scrutinized it. I suggest standing up and looking at it in a mirror and also in different lighting situations, even stepping outside if possible. If you are pleased with the restoration move forward, if not discuss your concerns with your dentist so the he or she can make the adjustments that will meet your expectations.

just talk to yr dentist about yr concern. but no need to worry about temp's shade. there is no relation between permanent and temporary veneers shade. just tell yr dentist, what shade do u want in permanent.

Unfortunately, temporary veneers are limited in colors.  We basically have 3-4 choices.  We do our best to match for the short time the temporary is worn, but most of our efforts are towards the final restoration.