A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth, very much as a false fingernail fits over a nail. Sometimes a natural colour 'composite' material is used instead of porcelain.
Veneers can improve the colour, shape and position of teeth.
A veneer can make a chipped tooth look intact again - the porcelain covers the whole of the front of the tooth with a thicker section replacing the broken part. Veneers can also be used to close small gaps, when orthodontics are not suitable. If one tooth is slightly out of position, a veneer can sometimes be fitted to bring it into line with the others. Before Veneer 2. A natural coloured filling material can be used for minor repairs to front teeth.