How do I prevent staining my teeth or veneers?

Unlike composite veneers (many can shift in color over time and are somewhat porous), porcelain veneers don't change color over time.  Some dentists may use a cement that can yellow over time, but most experienced cosmetic dentists don't. What needs to be considered are the margins.  The EDGES of the... more

The secret to avoiding stain is to make sure you rinse after eating. In an ideal world brushing after ingesting food would be most effective. The longer food that can potentially stain your teeth is in contact with your teeth the greater the chance of them taking on stain. Veneers are less porous than stain... more

Wine, coffee, tea, and chocolates all tend to stain teeth quite a bit. If you can't avoid these, then buy a whitening toothpaste. They contain more abrasives to help remove stains and keep them off.

We recommend that you avoid all colored food and drinks for 24 hours following the treatment. You should also try to limit your use of tobacco products during this time. This is because the teeth are particularly susceptible to re-coloring during this 24 hour period and if you expose your teeth to staining... more

If done correctly, the area where the tooth and the veneer meet is not visible, so there is no chance of the tooth showing any staining. The porcelain does not absorb stain like a natural tooth. Any fluoride paste with “whitening” doesn’t bleach the teeth, but it does help remove stains. I... more

DO NOT SMOKE!!!!! Coffee, tea (especially green tea), and ice teas can cause a lot of staining Brush as soon as possible after drinking red wines Consistent, routine visits to a dental hygienist for cleanings can eliminate or minimize staining before it starts to become noticeable.

Red wine, tea, and alcohol-based, pigmented mouthwashes stain your teeth the worst. Avoiding drinking dark liquids, such as black coffee, black tea, red wine, soy sauce, gravies, fruit juices, colas, etc., or if you choose to drink those dark liquids, you should immediately rinse with water. It will help... more