Dental veneers are a less intrusive procedure than some other dental repair alternatives available at dental clinics. When the dentist uses this technique, he or she will remove just 12 millimetres from the front surface of the treated teeth, compared to the 30 millimetres required for a crown. After shaving down the tooth’s surface, each veneer overlay is bond to the tooth using special cement. The dentist may need to make minor modifications to the veneers’ size or colour during implantation to get the most lifelike appearance and feel possible.