Getting a single front tooth to match the adjacent teeth is VERY difficult. Thankfully, once done, the color stability is such that it won't change. Unfortunately, if it doesn't match, there is nothing that can be done and must be done over. Normally it takes 2 visits, one to remove the old restoration and... more
Can a veneer be darkened?
I've just had a veneer put on a tooth at the front and it looks awful. The shade is about 4 shades lighter than my actual teeth, It looks completely false and very noticable. I had the veneer put on for cosmetic reasons, (so that I had a straighter smile).
I phoned the Dentist today and the receptionist said that she would speak to him and get back to me. When she phoned me back, she said that he was going to order me a new veneer but that it would be at least 2 weeks as they are closed next week. This has really affected my confidence and I'm frightened of smiling now as it is so noticable. I paid a lot of money to have this done.
My question is, is there any way that I can darken my tooth until my 'new tooth' arrives?
3 answers to “Can a veneer be darkened?”
A: Thankfully, help is on the way
The beauty to porcelain veneers is their color stability. That being said, it is imperative that the doctor show you the veneers prior to final cementation so you can approve the color, shape, and size. After it is cemented there is little that can be done other than remove the veneer and start over.... more
A: Not too much can be done after cementation
Unfortunately nothing can be done to really change the color once the veneer has been cemented. Before cementation your doctor should have tried different shade of cemnets to change the color. Veneers are transparent and shade can be altered by using different shaded cements. If the color of... more
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