What is the procedure For Getting Dental Veneers

Can Porcelain Veneers Stain — or Be Whitened?

Porcelain veneers are highly stain-resistant by nature, so they rarely darken over time. However, there’s a catch: the teeth around them can still become discoloured. Because veneers are matched and fabricated at a fixed shade, they cannot be whitened after placement. Their colour remains as selected at the time they were made.

In short:

Porcelain veneers don’t stain easily
They can’t change colour once set
Surrounding natural teeth can shift in shade, leading to a mismatch

What is the procedure for composite veneers?

What Happens if Your Natural Teeth Stain?

If your natural teeth darken but your veneers remain the original shade, this mismatch becomes more noticeable over time. In those cases, dentists may recommend:

Whitening the natural teeth (before veneers are placed)
Replacing veneers later to match a new shade
Combining veneers with other cosmetic treatments to balance the appearance

Thinking about veneers — or already have them and worried about colour balance?

Book a consultation with Bayswater Dental Clinic today — we’ll check your veneers, assess the shade of your natural teeth, and discuss how to keep your smile luminous and consistent.