{"id":57,"date":"2021-12-23T19:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T19:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/?p=57"},"modified":"2023-08-09T19:02:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T19:02:52","slug":"dental-implants-do-they-stain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evansstdental.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/23\/dental-implants-do-they-stain\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Dental Implants Stain Like Natural Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental implants are an excellent way to replace missing teeth. They\u2019re durable, lifelike, and allow you to continue eating most of your favorite foods. As many benefits as dental implants offer, you may be wondering if they can accumulate stains the same way as natural teeth. Read on to learn everything you need to know about whether dental implants can stain as well as what you can do to prevent or correct it to keep your new teeth as bright as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can Dental Implants Stain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When pigments seep into the enamel of our natural teeth, this can cause them to stain and become discolored. If the tooth enamel is thinning, this may also make the dentin more visible. Dentin is the core of the tooth and is naturally yellow, so this can make your teeth appear to be discolored. Since the crowns or other restorations attached to dental implants don\u2019t have tooth enamel or dentin, they can\u2019t become stained or discolored in the same way as your natural teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Cause Implant Staining?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The restorations placed on top of dental implants are usually made from dental-grade porcelain. Even though it\u2019s nonporous and highly stain-resistant, there are still a few things that can stain or discolor dental implants, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n