Veneers are a durable investment, but they are not completely indestructible. Exposing your teeth to high levels of acid and dark pigments can even lead to permanent staining
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1. Hard Candies, Nuts, and Ice: Such solid objects can exert immense pressure on the front edge of a veneer, leading to immediate cracks, chips, or fractures
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2. Sticky Candies: Chewy treats adhere directly to the material. As you chew, the tugging action puts stress on the bonding resin holding the veneer, which can weaken the seal
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3. Citrus Fruits: While lemons, limes, and grapefruits won't easily dissolve porcelain, their acidity breaks down the dental cement along the veneer margins, causing small gaps
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4. Staining Drinks: Porcelain is mostly stain-resistant, but composite resin veneers readily absorb deep pigments of food items such as red wine, coffee, and black tea
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5. Carbonated Drinks: Carbonated sodas contain acids that degrade bonding agents. The added sugar fuels bacteria that cause decay in the underlying tooth structure behind the veneer
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6. Whole Uncut Apples: The direct "shear" action of sinking your front teeth into a hard raw carrot, whole apple, or tough baguette places a lever-like strain on the veneer bond
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7. Alcoholic Drinks: Exposure to alcohol acts as a solvent that can gradually soften the resin bonding agent over long periods. Liquors combined with acidic mixers double the hazard