{"id":30,"date":"2019-08-01T19:30:40","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T19:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powelldentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=30"},"modified":"2019-08-16T19:32:46","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T19:32:46","slug":"porcelain-veneers-how-to-extend-their-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powelldentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/01\/porcelain-veneers-how-to-extend-their-life\/","title":{"rendered":"New Smile? How to Avoid Stains and Extend the Life of Your Porcelain Veneers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You and a friend are visiting the Powell Farmer\u2019s Market\nenjoying the sights and sounds, not to mention the smell of freshly picked\nfruits and vegetables. You spot the beautifully red strawberries and are\nprovided a sample of this delicious treat. Taking a bite, you are so wrapped up\nin the sweet taste that you forget about what a colorful fruit like this could\ndo to your new smile. In fact, that is one of the reasons you sought treatment\nwith porcelain\nveneers<\/a> is because of the stains on your natural teeth. Will eating a\nstrawberry put your new smile at risk? Find out if discoloration is likely with\nthis type of cosmetic treatment, as well as tips on how you can extend the life\nof your veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Do Porcelain Veneers Stain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it would be great to say that there is no chance of\nyour veneers staining, that\u2019s simply not true. However, it is true that\nporcelain veneers are less porous than regular tooth enamel, making it much\nharder for teeth to become stained over time. When your veneers are placed,\nthey are coated with a stain-resistant resin that will help in keeping your new\nsmile looking brighter, longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, there are certain items that can lead to\nstaining if you\u2019re not careful. Some of the items you should avoid include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n