Dental veneer margin stains. Can this be reversed?

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I have 8 upper and lower dentals veneers for about a year. I smoke and drink a lot of coffee and notice staining at the gum margins and side edges. Can the staining be reversed?

Helen Carmenate, DDS · Answer

Dear patient,

It's not uncommon for porcelain veneers to develop stains from smoking and frequent coffee drinking, despite their stain-resistant properties. These stains often appear along the gum margins and side edges. While porcelain is more resistant to stains, it isn't completely stain-proof.

Surface stains on porcelain veneers can typically be polished out during a professional cleaning. To help minimize future staining, consider enhancing your oral hygiene practices and reducing exposure to staining substances.

Best regards,

Kerem Turgut Atasoy, DDS, PhD · Answer

Hello, the clear adhesive materials that bond the lamina restorations to the teeth become discolored in the long term when exposed to products with a high potential for discoloration, such as cigarettes and coffee. This discoloration can occur more quickly when these products are used intensively. Related discoloration can usually be removed

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