What is veneers?
Thin porcelain or composite shells bonded to the front of teeth.
What is veneers?
Thin porcelain or composite shells bonded to the front of teeth.
Also known as
- porcelain veneers
- composite veneers
- lumineers
Quick facts
10–20 years
average porcelain veneer lifespan
0.3–0.7mm
enamel typically removed per tooth
Common reasons people choose this procedure
Approaches and motivations vary by surgeon and patient anatomy. Compare techniques and real outcomes on the main Veneers page.
Alternatives
Composite bonding
Sculpted directly on the tooth; reversible, much cheaper, but stains more and wears faster.
Teeth whitening + minor reshaping
If alignment and shape are good, whitening alone can transform the smile at a fraction of the cost.
Invisalign first
If alignment is the underlying issue, aligners + whitening avoid the irreversible enamel reduction veneers require.