Veneers are very thin pieces of specially shaped porcelain or plastic that are glued over the front of your teeth (with little or no anesthesia required). They are the cure for teeth that are severely discolored or chipped, that have small holes or pits, that are misshapen or crooked, or that have unwanted or uneven spaces. Unlike crowns, veneers don't usually require removal of the tooth. Typically costing less than crowns, veneers won't stain. They are strong and very durable, lasting from ten to fifteen years.