Veneers and bonding are two different treatments, but they can achieve similar results. A veneer is usually made in a dental lab and it covers the entire front of a tooth. Bonding is the direct application of composite material to one edge or corner of a tooth. There are significant cost differences, as well. One procedure is not necessarily better than the other, however. It simply depends on how much of your tooth you need to change and how much you’re willing to invest in your smile.