Can Veneers Cover Stained Teeth?

If you have stained or discolored teeth, you can ask your dentist about getting dental veneers. Porcelain veneers are an effective and durable way to transform the appearance of your smile, especially if the teeth stains do not respond to bleaching or whitening procedures. The porcelain shell covers the teeth to make them look whiter and healthier. After a dental examination, the dentist will determine if using dental veneers would be the most effective way to make your smile whiter.

Causes of teeth stains

Most dental stains are caused by habits like smoking or drinking tea, red wine or coffee. These stains form on the surface of the tooth and are called extrinsic stains. Such stains are removable with professional teeth whitening procedures.

Intrinsic stains, on the other hand, are stains occurring in the dentin layer, under the tooth enamel. These stains are often the result of genetics, using certain drugs, dental trauma or even aging. Intrinsic stains cannot be removed with teeth whitening options. Since whitening is impossible, the only way to make the smile whiter is to place veneers or crowns over the tooth.

Dental veneer procedure

Getting a porcelain veneer requires at least two dental appointments. At the first appointment, the dentist will examine the tooth to determine the condition of the patient’s oral health and if veneers would be the best way to achieve desired results. Then, they will prepare the tooth by removing a thin layer of the tooth enamel and take impressions of the teeth.

The general dentist will send impressions to the dental lab that will produce the porcelain veneer. The lab will use the impression, design specifications and color shade provided by the dentist to fabricate veneers that fit over the patient’s teeth. The process usually takes between two to three weeks.

When the veneers are ready, the patient will visit the dental office. First, the dentist will buff the tooth slightly to ensure a good bond. They will check the fit of the veneers and the bite to ensure proper alignment. Finally, the veneer is applied to the tooth surface using dental cement.

Points to consider about veneers

Porcelain materials are resistant to stains, but natural teeth are not. They do not respond to teeth whitening treatments that well. Over time, if the natural teeth become discolored, the porcelain veneer will remain bright. If the patient undergoes teeth whitening, the dentist will need to adjust the treatment to make the shade of the veneer and natural teeth similar.

Porcelain veneers are strong, and by treating stains, they can help conceal other imperfections on the tooth as well. However, patients need to properly maintain and care for the veneers like their natural teeth. Good oral hygiene and regular appointments with the dentist can extend the lifespan of veneers.

In conclusion

Dental veneers can make your smile look brighter and more beautiful. To find out how general dentists use veneers to conceal stains and other flaws on the teeth, contact the dental office to book an appointment.

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