What is a dental veneer, and why might you need it?

A dental veneer is a thin covering that is placed on the front part of the tooth. It matches your teeth in color, shape, and size. Veneers blend in perfectly with your teeth and are very hard to detect.

The general purpose of a veneer is to make the teeth appear better than they are. In many cases that can't be solved with filling in bonding, they use a veneer to cover the front of the teeth to make their appearance better. Veneers can alter the shape, size, and color of your teeth.