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What Are Porcelain Veneers?
 Dental veneers, also known as porcelain veneers, are shells of tooth-coloured materials
custom-made to provide a wafer-thin “cover” for the front surface of one’s teeth that
improve their appearance. Once secured to the front of the teeth the color, size, shape,
and length can be changed. Because they completely makeover your smile, they are
considered cosmetic dentistry, but there is no surgery involved and they are far less
invasive than crowns. Porcelain is used because it resists staining and looks more
natural than composite materials.
 Veneers are used in cases where braces or other orthodontic methods would be
ineffective. In today's fast-paced world where instant results are applauded, the two
week wait time for these is the best option for some. With veneers coming in anywhere
from one to two thousand dollars per tooth, which is better than crowns. The benefits of
both are the fact that they are done and permanent. Veneers that are done properly
remain to look good as long as you take care of your mouth.
 Crowns can be made to look aesthetically pleasing as well as veneers, but a crown
encompasses an entire tooth. This is great for strengthening an already weak tooth. For
a healthy tooth that just needs reshaping, it is unnecessary as more of the enamel has
to be filed off to make room for the crown. If you are looking to simply make your smile
look better, veneers should be the first thing to consider because it just lays on top.