Do porcelain veneers stain with the consumption of tea, coffee and wine?
Generally not; while we sometimes see staining, it is on the surface, and can be easily removed. Porcelain is a very dense material upon which a glaze is placed, making it very difficult to stain. It’s very similar to porcelain china- treat it that way and you should be fine. What can happen though, is that the tooth behind the veneer might stain, resulting in some show-through darkening due to the translucency of the porcelain. If this happens, take home whitening may be of some help to whiten the underlying tooth. The best thing is to brush immediately after consuming anything that can create stain. If you notice stain building up, visit your Dental Hygienist to have it removed. 2. If I have my upper teeth treated with porcelain veneers will my lower teeth still be a different color, or more yellow? Treating the upper teeth with porcelain veneers won’t change the color of the lower teeth, but because the uppers are now whiter, the lowers may look darker or more yellow. Because of thi
