This week is a continuation from last week’s column on facts you should know if you are having any dental work done other than a simple filling.
STAINS and COLOR CHANGES: All dental restorative materials can stain. The amount of stain generally depends on oral hygiene as well as the consumption of coffee, tea, tobacco, and some types of foods or medicines. Dental porcelain usually stains less than natural tooth enamel, and the stain can be removed at dental hygiene cleaning appointments. Natural teeth tend to darken with time more-so than porcelain crowns. At the time a new dental porcelain crown or fixed bridge is placed, it may be an excellent color match with… (Read More)