  Overview
There's no reason to put
up with gaps in your teeth or with teeth
that are stained, badly shaped or crooked.
Today a veneer placed on top of your
teeth can correct nature's mistake or
the results of an injury and help you
have a beautiful smile.
Veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted
of tooth-colored materials designed to
cover the front side of teeth. They're
made by a dental technician, usually
in a dental lab, working from a model
provided by your dentist.
You should know that this is usually
an irreversible process, because
it's necessary to remove a small
amount of
enamel from your teeth to accommodate
the shell.
Your dentist may recommend that you avoid
some foods and beverages that may stain
or discolor your veneers such as coffee,
tea or red wine. Sometimes a veneer might
chip or fracture. But for many people
the results are more than worth it.
If you have any questions about veneers
ask your dentist.
Please note: The ADA does not provide specific answers
to individual questions about fees, dental problems, conditions, diagnoses,
treatments or proposed treatments, or requests for research. Information about
dental referrals, complaints and a variety of dental procedures may
be found here. You can also refer to our Frequently
Asked Questions page for answers to common questions.
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