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The best bet is to wear a mouthguard. If your bridges are "fixed", i.e., they have been cemented in the mouthguard should provide adequate protection. If they are meant to be removable it is a different situation. Good Luck!
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This is a battle of communication. The key is an excellent lab that is open to input from the patient and dentist. Models and photos of the temporaries you liked should have been taken to try to get a result as close as possible to the temporaries. The lab can use such devices as a putty index made from the model of the temps showing exactly where the incisal edges should be and how thick they should be. One trick is to remove just one of the temps and try the new porcelain veneer in to see how closely it matches the adjacent temp.This all needs to happen before the veneers are cemented into place. Good luck, I hope you continue your journey to achieve the smile of your dreams! Bernice Szafarek DMD
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Unfortunately there is no easy way to change the color without remaking the crowns. I often have my lab make a trial unit for color match since there are differences between the porcelain and the temporary materials. Sounds like this could have been helpful for you! You need to work with the denist to get a result that makes you smile! Bernice Szafarek DMD
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sounds like you need to see a dental professional. Often gum infection does not involve pain. There are tests that can be done to check if you have gum or bone infection. There also are crowns that do not have metal in them that you could consider. good luck!
Dentist
There are a lot of possiblilities. Given the amount of information in the photo it is hard to tell. But the possibilities range from something simple like recontouring, to bonding the adjacent teeth to make them appear larger to orthodontics. The best thing to do is have a consult with a responsible dentist who will consider your bite, youth and conservation of tooth structure in helping you come to a decision. Good luck!
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You definitely need to pursue more solutions, a bite guard and antiinflammatory medications may be indicated. Do make sure your joint is evaluated to differentiate between muscle spasm and a joint disorder. Good Luck!
Dentist
The best plan is to go to a dentist who is capable of creating a "trial smile" . this is done by taking impression and waxing up the models to have a preview. This result can then be transferred to your mouth. It is always best to do the minimum amount of treatment for the maximum esthetic result. The trial smile will enable you to take a look and see how many teeth need to be treated for you to be happy and feel good. Good Luck! Bernice Szafarek DMD
Dentist
I would definitely have your dentist adjust the retainer first as this is the most probable cause of the pain. Good Luck! Bernice Szafarek DMD
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