How Can I Tell if my Dentist Used Crown or Veneers?

Determining whether you have crowns or veneers is not difficult.  Porcelain veneers are thin shells of porcelain that only cover the outside of your tooth.  Crowns are pieces of porcelain that cover the entire tooth (360 degrees).  If the inside portion of your tooth is still showing then you have a veneer.  If not, then you have a crown.  You may have to use a small hand mirror to determine this.  

Visually, they appear the same from looking straight on and from a conversational distance. Veneers generally cover only the front and tips of the teeth, while the back is left alone. There is often a color shift, so if you can see the back of your teeth in a mirror, it should be fairly obvious. It shouldn't FEEL any different than a crown and functions the same.

Anything that being treated in your mouth, you can always ask your dentist!  Generally, a crown covers the whole tooth while veneers only go in the front part of the tooth, which is where people see when you smile.  It depends on the case, sometimes your doctor choose veneers over crowns or vice versa.  Discuss the pros and cons with your doctor to which is a better treatment solution for you. good luck!