There are two main types of veneers, porcelain and composite. Composite veneers are made by the dentist, by “sculpting” a resin applied directly to your teeth. Porcelain veneers are made in a laboratory and are bonded onto the tooth’s surface.
Composite veneers typically are less expensive initially. However, they do not strengthen the teeth like porcelain does. Porcelain veneers preserve the bright appearance of natural teeth and last longer compared to composite veneers. Over time porcelain veneers do not change color or stain like composite veneers do.