{"id":61,"date":"2019-08-06T14:41:06","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T14:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2019-09-06T14:43:06","modified_gmt":"2019-09-06T14:43:06","slug":"will-porcelain-veneers-ever-change-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourtowndentalcare.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/06\/will-porcelain-veneers-ever-change-color\/","title":{"rendered":"Will My Porcelain Veneers Ever Change Color?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"gorgeousIf you have noticeable aesthetic flaws in your teeth, you may be thinking about disguising those imperfections with porcelain veneers<\/a>. Still, you may wonder if this treatment is worth the investment. Can veneers change color and become stained over time like natural teeth, or will they maintain their original beauty for as long as you hope? This article provides the answer to that question.\r\n\r\n\r\n

Porcelain Does Not Stain<\/h2>\r\nNatural teeth become stained over time because enamel is porous. It allows tiny particles, including pigments from foods, beverages, and tobacco, to sneak inside of it and cause discoloration. While porcelain looks <\/em>like natural tooth enamel, it does not share its porous nature. In fact, porcelain is totally nonporous \u2014 just like glass. Pigments simply slide off of it.\r\n\r\nTherefore, after you and your dentist choose the color for your veneers and they are custom-crafted to your specifications, the porcelain will never <\/em>change color. That is one of the reasons why most cosmetic dentists recommend veneers rather than dental bonding to patients who want to make over their smile. The dental bonding material can <\/em>become stained with consistent exposure to things like red wine and coffee.\r\n

So\u2026 Veneers Will Always Look Brand New?<\/h2>\r\nAlthough the porcelain used to make your veneers will maintain its original luster for an indefinite period of time, that does not necessarily mean that the results of your treatment will always look brand new. There are a few factors that might cause your veneers to appear darker than they are:\r\n