Composite veneers are the thinnest dental veneer option and often favored by patients since they are less invasive and cost effective than other options. Composite veneers are ideal for teeth with light staining or smaller imperfections like chips and uneven lines. They can be placed within one visit thanks to not requiring as much tooth preparation as other veneers. Since they do not require preparation of your natural tooth, composite veneers can be removed in the future. Composite veneers are created to blend in with the rest of your teeth and typically last five years or more.

Porcelain veneers are known for being very durable, lasting 15 years or more with proper care. These veneers are ideal for patients looking to correct smile imperfections like staining, tooth shape, and weakening. Before applying your porcelain veneers, your dentist will likely perform light to medium preparation of your teeth while your porcelain veneers are being fabricated. Your porcelain veneers are typically completed after at least two appointments, one to prepare your teeth and the other to apply your porcelain veneers. Once complete, your new porcelain veneers will dramatically change your smile revealing bright, beautiful teeth.

Ceramic veneers are the thickest option of veneers and ideal for patients with more substantial smile imperfections. Like porcelain veneers, composite veneers require preparation of the natural tooth and fabrication time, therefore expect to require at least two appointments for completion. Ceramic veneers are known to last 30 years or more with proper care.