My number nine tooth is changing color it has a yellow tone and I was told that my tooth was either dead or dying because of a trauma. It doesn't have any cavities or decay. The dentists didn't mention anything about needing a root canal. Do I need need a root canal before I get the veneer or will I need it in the future after I get the veneer?
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My advice is go for crown. u have half crown. so almost whole tooth need preparation for veneers, full front and little back side [means it will cover whole tooth except sides]. so better to go with crown , where little more preparation is required but by that [crown] u can overcome all...
Hello Anges,If you fractured a tooth in the front, a very good cosmetic dentist should be able to veneer that tooth, matching the shade and shape of that tooth without a noticeable difference. I have done this many times for patients. It is not necessary to get four veneers if you...
Unfortunately, there is no way to resurface preexisting veneers/crowns without compromising the structural integrity of the veneers/crowns. My best advice to you would be for you to have only some of the veneers/crowns redone, the ones that show in your smile. Just make sure that you...