Dental veneers:
Veneers are wafer-thin laminates or shells of tooth-colored material (porcelain, ceramic or composite bonding material) that are cemented to the front surface of the teeth to improve their appearance.
 Veneers work in a quick, painless and straightforward procedure they are bonded to the front of  teeth, leaving you with a smile that is simply perfect.

Who should consider veneers?

• Damaged and chipped teeth – Individuals who get chipped from accidents and damaged through decay caused by too much sugary food in your diet. Your teeth can be repaired easily with porcelain veneers. They can be matched your other teeth so that you get a natural look.
• Stained teeth - Sometimes the stains are ingrained through food and drink such as wine, tea and coffee or through smoking then dental veneers are an option for you. They are designed to hide any existing stains that cannot be removed by other means and hides any marks on your existing teeth.
• Crooked teeth - Dental veneers is one of the best cosmetic dentistry options, if you suffer from dental problems like crooked teeth. Although dental veneers may not be the first choice for crooked teeth, dental veneers can be placed over the front of of crooked tooth to give a straight appearance.
• Gaps - If you have an uneven gap beetween your teeth it is the first thing people see whenever you open your mouth. Veneers solve this problem by completely closing all the gaps between your teeth.

Composite veneers or porcelain veneers?
Porcelain veneers are the most popular. They are usually a much stronger and longer lasting than composite veneers which although ideal for small chips, they also stain more. Overall, porcelain veneers are designed to offer a more natural appearance.

The Procedure:
Step 1:
The first step will be a dental examination by your dentist so that they can see if your suitable for dental veneers and address any concerns you may have. In order to minimize any discomfort the dentist will give you a local anesthesia to numb the teeth and gums. Once this has taken place the dentist will reshape, and prepare your teeth to be fitted with the veneers.
Step 2:
Using a specialist dental drill a small portion of the front surface of your teeth will be removed. Your dentist will remove the same amount as the thickness of the veneer so that it will sit over the tooth to create a natural look. A mold of your teeth is taken using specialist dental material. The molding is pressed against your teeth so that a replica of your teeth can be created as guide for fabricating your veneers which can take between one and three weeks. While you wait for your veneers to be created you might want to be fitted with temporary veneers to protect your prepared teeth.
Step 3:
It is at this step that your dentist will attach your custom made veneers to your teeth. The final part of your treatment invloves cleaning and roughening your teeth with a special acid to ensure that the veneers have a good surface to adhere to. Once the veneers have been fixed into place a specialist dental instrument that consists of a light gun that is used to activate the dental cement/compound. This ensures that it permanently fixes the dental veneers to the tooth and will not move or come lose.
The curing process is not painful at all does not take many minutes to work. Any excess cement that may have built up will be polished away leaving your teeth looking like new.

How long will my veneers last?
Porcelain veneers usually last between 5 and 10 years if you ensure that you take good care of them and have good dental hygiene. On the other hand composite veneers might last for a year or two at the most.
To make your dental veneers last longer it is important to follow a good oral hygiene program and also visit your dentist for check-ups on a regular basis every 6 months.