I had a composite filling done on my lower back tooth today and now that the numbness has worn off I have a sharp pain in my tooth when chewing. I can only feel the pain when I chew even when it's something soft. I do not have any discomfort when biting down or grinding my teeth together. And the temperature of the food does not matter either. I went back to the dentist and he checked to see if the filling is too high and he ended up filing it a bit but he said everything looks good but it still hurts
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Based on your photos and your age, I would highly suggest waiting a little while to see how your teeth and smile in general will turn out. Veneers are a possible option, but are not a probable option for you at your age, especially since neither you nor your parents will fund the procedure...
It is very unlikely that a Crest White Strip will change the color of a the porcelain crown. You could give it a try but I have never heard of it working. Perhaps you will get lucky. It's worth a try. Good luck. TR
It is not that the crowns are too big. The problem is that you need more done. A smile cannot be fixed by only doing the 4 front teeth. Your arch narrows as it goes to the back of the mouth. Your eye teeth are barely visible. In order to fix your smile I would recommend you have at least 4 more...