How far apart are veneer appointments scheduled?
Preparation and bonding visits are usually spaced one to three weeks apart, matching the dental lab’s fabrication time.
The calendar of veneer treatment is driven mostly by the lab. Once teeth are prepared and impressions sent out, the next visit waits for the ceramic to come back.
What sets the spacing
Between consultation and preparation, gaps depend on any cleaning or cavity work needed first. Between preparation and bonding, one to three weeks is common while the lab layers and glazes the porcelain — a window you spend in temporary veneers.
Lab backlog, case complexity, and your own healing pace vary, so intervals differ from patient to patient. Ask the dentist for a written schedule at the start and consult the office early if you need dates moved.
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