Can Porcelain Veneers Cover Stains?

Porcelain dental veneers are consistently popular with both our dentists and our patients. A simple and non-invasive treatment to quickly improve the appearance of teeth, porcelain veneers can correct many cosmetic issues. Many of our patients tell us the choice to see our porcelain veneers dentist was one of their best decisions ever.

A brilliant white smile is not always easy to create. While there are crowns, braces, and light treatments, not all of our patients have the time to commit to these kinds of treatments. Porcelain veneers correct many dental problems such as cracks and chips, wide gaps between teeth, and minor issues with misalignment. The most common reason patients seek treatment from our cosmetic dentist in San Francisco is to cover stains on their teeth.

Applying porcelain veneers is a painless procedure that requires no anesthesia. Often our patients need only one visit to cover their stains effectively.

Our teeth generally start out white and shiny; there are specific factors that lead to strains on teeth:

• AGE
As we get older, we endure many body changes. Our teeth are not immune from age-related changes, and often they discolor as a part of the aging process.

• DRINKS
Dark beverages are often behind the stains on teeth. Daily cups of coffee or tea over a period of years create tough stains. Colas are particularly bad for oral health. They often contain excessively high amounts of sugar which damage tooth enamel and increasing cavities. We suggest that our patients should not consume cola if you do consider using a straw to protect your tooth enamel.

• FOODS
Naturally colorful foods such as beets along with dark artificially colored foods will create stains on teeth. Always brush after eating to try and prevent stains.

• MEDICATIONS
Often patients receiving chemotherapy experience darkening of their teeth. The antibiotic tetracycline and doxycycline are well known to cause dark staining especially if the child is under eight.

• GENETIC PREDISPOSITION
Some people simply have darker tooth enamel than they would like.

Many of our patients believe that their porcelain veneers changed their lives. While not every patient has a life-changing experience with their porcelain veneers, every patient we treat leaves our office with a brilliant and confident smile.