{"id":137,"date":"2022-11-10T08:12:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T08:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harrisparkwaydental.com\/blog\/?p=137"},"modified":"2024-02-26T15:51:43","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T15:51:43","slug":"is-it-okay-to-have-coffee-with-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harrisparkwaydental.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/10\/is-it-okay-to-have-coffee-with-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Okay to Have Coffee with Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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So, you\u2019re seriously considering veneers for your teeth. That\u2019s great to hear! These thin, durable porcelain shells are sure to cover up your dental flaws, thus helping your smile look better<\/a> than ever. Even so,  you might wonder if veneers get coffee stains like natural teeth do. After all, you likely want to ensure your treatment isn\u2019t ruined by a daily cup of joe. Fortunately enough, your Fort Worth dentist can answer your question. Here\u2019s a summary of coffee\u2019s effects on veneers and how to keep it from staining them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can Veneers Get Stained?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

True enough, porcelain veneers are durable and stain-resistant. As such, they don\u2019t discolor the same way as natural teeth\u2014 they let you enjoy a whiter smile longer than you would otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, \u201cstain-resistant\u201d doesn\u2019t mean \u201cstain-proof.\u201d Over time, veneers can discolor from coffee and other acidic beverages. This color shift is especially true of temporary ones, which have acrylic or composite resin that\u2019s prone to staining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your veneers get stained, you should see your dentist for treatment. While they can\u2019t use teeth whitening to fix the issue, dentists can still perform veneer polishing, reglazing, or replacement to make your smile white again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How You Can Prevent Veneer Staining<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite the risks, you can have coffee (and other foods or drinks) without staining your veneers. It\u2019s just a matter of following tips like those below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n