Typically manufactured from medical-grade ceramic, dental veneers are custom-made caps that go over your natural teeth. They look exceptionally realistic and can resolve numerous cosmetic problems, ranging from crooked teeth to cracked or damaged enamel to noticeable gaps between two teeth. The dentist applies the veneer to the front of each tooth using a dental adhesive.
For some people, having damaged or discolored teeth can affect their confidence or self-esteem. Dental veneers can help improve the appearance of the teeth.
Dental veneers are custom fittings designed to help hide or correct dental damage, including:
stains and discoloration
chips and small missing pieces
decay
crookedness
gaps between the teeth
There are two types of veneers: porcelain and resin-based composite. The following sections will outline these options in more detail.
Porcelain veneers are a strong, thin cap that a dentist can place on the tops and sides of the teeth.
To attach them, the dentist will remove some enamel from the tooth before placing them. Porcelain veneers have the same color as natural teeth, but it is possible to make them whiter to brighten the smile.
Resin-based composite veneers are similar to porcelain veneers, but they tend to be less expensive and require less enamel removal. Sometimes, a dentist may not have to remove any enamel before placing the composite veneer.
