Porcelain and Resin Veneers

Veneers are used to correct cosmetic defects on teeth or to correct the way that teeth come together. Cosmetic problems that can be corrected with veneers include:
- Teeth that are slightly crooked or stained
- Chipped teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Teeth that are different lengths

In the past, the only way to correct these or other imperfections was to cover the tooth with a crown. The teeth will need to be reshaped before veneers are put on. Sometimes, very little reshaping is needed. Other times, more of the tooth needs to be removed.

Veneers look like natural teeth. Porcelain veneers resist stains from coffee, tea or smoking better than resin veneers do. But resin veneers can be made thinner. This means less reshaping of the tooth is needed. You and your dentist can talk about whether to use porcelain or resin veneers.