Is Shade A1 Going to Be Noticeably White?

By today's standards the shade A-1 is no longer considered very white.  There are much lighter shades today that can still be made to look natural.  In your case you are only doing four crowns so it is crucial to match them to the color of your canines.  With digital cameras and outstanding laboratories, your crowns should match your existing teeth perfectly when you smile.  Good luck.  

JoAnne,  hello and thank you for your question.A1 shade is a great shade on the whiter side of the scale, but without knowing the shade of your natural teeth, it is hard to know if it will look unnatural. In case if you are planning to whiten your teeth, consider doing it first, as porcelain does NOT change color. I always advise patients in my office to consider placing porcelain (veneers or crowns, depending on a situation) on more then 4 front teeth (usually 8 or 10) in case they want teeth to be even whiter then whitening procedure provided.Good luck to you!

A-1 shade is a white shade, however before placing it the doctor should have a shade guide that you can look at. You want to make sure it matches the the rest of your teeth. It may even look dark in comparisson to the rest of your teeth if you have had any bleeching done.