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There is a small chance that you could have it smoothed without it being noticeable. It could cause a difference in length between the front two teeth though. If this occurs, replacement would be your only other option.
The chip is hardly noticeable. I would polish it and match the shape of the neighboring front tooth. I would advise the patient that if it chips more, we can still fix it probably without replacing the whole veneer. By the way, you have beautiful teeth!
Is normally needed when a veneer chips. If you don't mind how it looks, it might be able to be smoothed, but repairs are not long lasting.
Veneer cases can last anywhere from 10 to 20 years with the new stronger porcelains and bonding materials. In certain instances we may be able to just replace the selected veneers that require replacing, resulting in a conservative and excellent aesthetic result.
Porcelain veneers could improve upon your situation, but full orthodontics (braces) would be the preferable means of treatment for a desirable result. Good luck.
Here's the simplistic answer to your question: 1.YES you can get veneers on your teeth. 2. NO I would not do them for the aesthetic concerns your describe. Quite honestly, simple recontouring and reshaping of the incisors enamel might be able to accomplish the "smaller, rounder" look...
