Do You Have Severely Stained Teeth? Veneers Can Help!
Teeth stains can be caused by a variety of issues. For example, National Coffee Day is coming up on Sunday, September 29! If you drink a lot of coffee or other beverages like wine, tea and cola, your teeth can become stained. Tobacco use is also a common culprit of staining. And while teeth whitening can often be used to reverse most stains, it’s not always the best option.
Wondering if your teeth can be treated with whitening, or if you may need a different treatment like veneers? Learn more about treating tooth stains with veneers from White Dental Spa below.
Why Can’t All Stains Be Removed With Teeth Whitening?
Teeth whitening can only really be used to treat external tooth stains caused by tobacco use and eating or drinking certain staining foods and beverages. Because of these limitations, some severe stains may be too tough to remove.
Some types of dental work can also discolor your teeth, such as metal fillings. In rare cases, you may even have internal stains caused by antibiotics like tetracycline or doxycycline. While most teeth stains can be treated with whitening, some severe stains and all internal stains may not be treatable with traditional whitening methods.
Your teeth may also become more yellow as you age because your enamel tends to thin and wear out. This thinning reveals the underlying, yellowish color of “dentin,” which is the second layer of your tooth structure. Chemotherapy and radiation treatment of the head and neck can also cause discoloration of your teeth.
These stains can’t be removed with traditional whitening techniques. Because of this, the best option is usually to use a treatment like porcelain veneers to cover up your natural teeth, and restore your smile.
How Do Veneers Treat Discolored And Stained Teeth?
Veneers can fix internal stains or tough stains that teeth whitening can’t treat. This is because, unlike whitening, veneers completely replace the front surface of your teeth. Your teeth will be prepared to make room for the veneers and provide an appropriate surface for the veneer to stick to. This process involves removing a small amount of enamel from the front surface of each treated tooth. Then, a set of veneers which look and feel just like your natural teeth will be built and permanently bonded to your natural teeth.
The porcelain material used for veneers is bright, beautiful and stain-resistant, and looks just like natural enamel. By completely covering up the stain, veneers ensure that your smile looks great, and that you don’t have to feel self-conscious about discolored teeth ever again.
So, if you have internal teeth stains or you think your stains are too tough to remove with traditional whitening techniques, veneers from Dr. E-Jan Tung or Dr. Quinn Liu may be right for you.
Ready To Learn More? Schedule A Cosmetic Consultation At White Dental Spa!
Teeth stains don’t have to ruin your confidence and self-esteem. Even the most severe stains can be treated with veneers in Dallas, Uptown and Turtle Creek from White Dental Spa. To learn more and schedule your consultation, give us a call at (214) 484-1064, or stop by our Dallas dentistry at 3878 Oak Lawn Ave Suite 310, Dallas, TX 75219.