Veneers are conservative facings for teeth visible in a wide smile. And may be compared loosely to “false” nails. Veneers can vastly improve the color, shape and beauty of individual teeth, making a nice smile into a great one and a great one into dazzling. Bonding procedures now allow us to minimally prepare teeth to be veneered so that almost no tooth structure need be removed. For a big color change, lightening is recommended first, as is the removal of old composites. Old composites are removed because the new bonding will not “stick” to old cured composite, and their color difference will peep through.If you have been unhappy with your teeth’s appearance, and catch yourself avoiding a big smile, an initial exam will determine whether lightening, or lightening/veneers can give you the smile you wish you had sooner!