Also, these have a higher tendency to fracture, chip, or stain over time. With a porcelain laminate, the patient can expect a long life and better form and proportion. The porcelain veneer is more difficult to repair if chipped and is more expensive, requiring two or more doctor visits. A castable ceramic veneer is made by a lab technician and is optimal for recontouring teeth and for minor color changes. The castable ceramic costs a little more and requires more tooth preparation.
Veneers can be good news for pre-teens anxious about spending high school in braces.
If the problem is gaps, the patients don't necessarily have to rearrange their teeth, but simply have the gaps filled in. If it's just plain old crooked teeth that are ruining your self image, brace yourself for the cruel facts. There are now three kinds of so-called invisible braces. Lingual braces are bonded brackets that are fit on to the inside of your teeth. You may have to visit the orthodontist more often, but these braces seem to work just as well.