As a group, cosmetic dental bonding materials have the disadvantage is susceptible to staining and discoloration. This is especially true when used in conjunction with individuals whose consumption habits include the use of tea, coffee, red wine and tobacco.

An important advantage of placing porcelain veneers, cosmetic dentistry as opposed to the surface adhesion is a porcelain veneer is just that, porcelain. Since porcelain is ceramic, so-such as glass, porcelain veneer surface is highly resistant to stains.