No. Veneers are like jackets that are placed over the surface of your teeth. Your dentist will shave and carve your existing tooth and then place the veneer over its surface. When the veneer and the tooth are both prepared, your dentist will use a special cement to bond them together.

Are veneers permanent?

While veneers have evolved over the years and can address more dental problems, they do have a lifespan. Dental veneers are not permanent. However, they can give you a new smile for anywhere between seven and fifteen years.

Are veneers better than real teeth?

Apart from the obvious advantage of straighter, whiter teeth, there are other upsides to dental veneers: As dental restorations go, veneers are affordable. They can do a better job than direct fillings, inlays and onlays and cost less than dental crowns. Veneers are also a more conservative dental restoration.