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Step 1
Speak with your dentist. Your dentist is the best source of information about dental veneers. While general research might teach you a lot about veneers, only your dentist can take your dental history and condition into account. Also, it's a good idea to get the opinion from several dentists--they all have different takes on the procedure.
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Step 2
Learn about the issues dental veneers can fix. Before you do any more research, it's worth the time to find out if you have any of the cosmetic dental issues that veneers fix. You can review these issues on the websites of dental veneer producers.
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Step 3
Understand the different kinds of veneers. Most dental veneers are made from resin composites or porcelain. Porcelain veneers look more like real teeth, while resin composite veneers require the dentist to scrape away less of your tooth to make room for the veneer. Look into the different materials and find photos to best understand the differences.
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Step 4
Research similar options. Dental veneers are not the only way to solve cosmetic dental problems. Bonding and capping are two other methods of fixing these issues. Speak with your dentist and read about bonding and capping to see how they compare with veneers.
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Step 5
Figure out the cost. As with all things in the health industry, there is a bottom line to dental veneers. You must understand the cost of the veneers and maintaining them. Also, if you have dental insurance you should speak with your insurance agent to find out whether your plan covers veneers.
