Dentists often use dental veneers in cases where a patient\u2019s teeth are misaligned, chipped, or discolored. Veneers help improve your smile by making your teeth look healthier, brighter, and straight. However, over time, your veneers may become discolored due to various factors such as smoking and prolonged exposure to colored drinks like coffee and red wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
When this happens, you would probably go for one of the many teeth-whitening solutions available today. Unfortunately, dental veneers are not very responsive to teeth whitening gels. They can only be cleaned by a professional. Nonetheless, let’s take a more in-depth look at your options for whitening veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dental veneers don’t discolor or stain the way natural teeth do. Veneers are typically made from porcelain, which doesn’t readily absorb staining agents. They can only get surface stains, which are usually easy to clean with a professional polish when you visit your dentist for a regular checkup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, since it is generally difficult to whiten veneers, your dentist may recommend replacing your old, discolored veneers. It’s worth noting that veneers usually last about seven years before they require replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is advisable to whiten your natural teeth before you get new veneers to ensure that the color of your teeth and the new veneers match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since it is challenging to whiten veneers once they get discolored, it is a much better idea to prevent the discoloration from occurring in the first place. There are several ways to care for your veneers and minimize the chances of discoloration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While dental veneers are not susceptible to decay, the teeth under the veneers have the potential to decay and discolor. This will affect the look and tone of the veneer. To protect your veneers from discoloring or staining, you need to brush your teeth properly, floss gently, and lastly rinse your mouth with mouthwash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your dentist tries to ensure that the color of the dental veneer matches your natural teeth. It\u2019s advisable to brush your dental veneers with whitening toothpaste to prevent them from becoming discolored or stained. A non-abrasive toothpaste and toothbrush are recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tooth-staining foods like coffee, soda, tea, and wine should be consumed moderately. Whenever you consume such kinds of foods, make sure you brush immediately to avoid staining. If you can\u2019t brush, then rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides being harmful to your overall health, cigarettes and tobacco products can also affect the cosmetic appeal of your dental veneers. The nicotine contained in these products can quickly turn your veneers from white to yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you suffer from bruxism, or teeth grinding, your dentist may recommend that you wear a bite guard. This is a device that you put on when going to bed to help ease the stress on your teeth. It is effective in protecting dental veneers to ensure they last longer and stay stain-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Veneers are usually made from stain-resistant materials, but that doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t stain or discolor. Over time, dental veneers become discolored. While you can\u2019t whiten veneers, you can still improve their look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Namely, professional cleaning can help to get rid of surface stains. It\u2019s important to visit your dentist at least once every six months. If your veneers are severely discolored, your dentist may recommend replacing them. You should uphold proper oral hygiene and limit tooth-staining foods and drinks to minimize the risk of staining your veneers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dentists often use dental veneers in cases where a patient\u2019s teeth are misaligned, chipped, or discolored. Veneers help improve your smile by making your teeth look healthier, brighter, and straight. However, over time, your veneers may become discolored due to various factors such as smoking and prolonged exposure to colored drinks like coffee and red […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2076","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n