A veneer is a permanent dental restoration often used to enhance the look (aesthetics) of a single tooth or several teeth. Veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are cemented to the lip or cheek surfaces of the teeth.
Where crowns “cap” a tooth, veneers can correct mild to moderate chipping, staining and/or unevenness, contour oddly shaped teeth and close small to medium sized gaps between teeth.