{"id":47,"date":"2022-12-02T17:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T17:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ptdentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=47"},"modified":"2023-01-05T17:06:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T17:06:19","slug":"can-coffee-stain-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ptdentalgroup.com\/blog\/can-coffee-stain-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Coffee Stain My Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve just gotten veneers<\/a>, or if you\u2019re getting them soon, you may be reevaluating the way some of your habits affect your teeth. After all, you probably don\u2019t want your brand-new smile to start to look like your old one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People love a good cup of coffee. Worldwide, it\u2019s second only to water as the most often-consumed drink. However, it\u2019s also infamous for discoloring teeth. If you\u2019re trying to improve the way your smile looks, you might be wondering if cutting out coffee is a good idea. Here\u2019s a little bit more information about whether coffee can discolor your veneers, and whether you have to stop drinking it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can Coffee Stain My Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most veneers are made of porcelain, for many reasons. The most obvious is that porcelain resembles beautiful teeth in color and texture, but its benefits don\u2019t end there. Porcelain has fewer pores than your natural teeth, which makes it stain resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, \u201cstain resistant\u201d should not be taken to mean \u201cstain-proof.\u201d Certain foods, sauces and yes, even coffee can still cause discoloration over time. Moreover, because stains build up faster on your natural teeth, the contrast between them and your veneers will become more obvious if they start to yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Whiten My Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With your natural teeth, there are a few things you can do to break down stains that may have developed. Professional whitening treatments and over-the-counter whitening toothpastes are both surprisingly effective at getting rid of discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veneers, on the other hand, do not have this option. Many of the most common whitening options use hydrogen peroxide as the active ingredient. Porcelain isn\u2019t affected by hydrogen peroxide in the same way as enamel, so it won\u2019t work as a bleaching agent for your veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Prevent Coffee Stains from Building Up?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, the best way to prevent coffee stains is to drink less coffee. That said, cutting back can be difficult for some people. Here are a few ways you can keep your teeth white and still get your caffeine fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n