{"id":335,"date":"2024-10-30T19:03:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T19:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/?p=335"},"modified":"2024-10-30T19:03:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T19:03:45","slug":"can-coffee-stain-my-new-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlothianmarveldental.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/30\/can-coffee-stain-my-new-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Coffee Stain My New Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you love coffee? Chances are if you do, you know how this bold beverage has a bad habit of leaving behind dark stains on your teeth. Thankfully, if you have deep discoloration, you can easily improve the appearance of your smile with the help of veneers<\/a>. They fit over your healthy teeth to create a whiter, brighter, and in some cases, more evenly spaced smile. But can your daily cup of joe stain them like it did your untreated teeth? Here\u2019s what you need to know before you pour that espresso!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Veneers and Stains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike your real teeth, porcelain veneers are not porous, so they are very difficult to stain. If your veneers are made of composite resin, however, the same does not usually hold true. Composite resin is much more porous than porcelain, and thus could trap stains from things like dark foods, drinks, and cigarettes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have temporary veneers while you wait for your permanent set to be ready, be extra careful with what you eat and drink, as they can be stained or broken quite easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Prevent Stains with Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news about veneers is that just because you can stain them if you\u2019re not careful doesn\u2019t mean that you must<\/em>. In fact, with a little care and consideration, you can keep them looking as white and bright as the day you got them. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n