Veneers can't mask my discolored tooth, what should I do?

Question

I got discoloured root canal treated front tooth, my doctor advice me to do veneers to cover my black tooth. But the final result looks grey. My doctor say that he can redo for me if i want. Is veneer a good options ? Is it cant mask my discoloured tooth because my tooth turn too dark ? Is internal bleaching a better option ?

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:In order to mask the color of the grey tooth, there has to be masking porcelian powder and opaquer cement used in the veneer.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Mark Duncan, DDS · Answer

Actually, the combination of internal bleaching and a veneer is the best option.  I'd try internal bleaching first and if that only helps some, then replace the veneer with a more opaque new one - and your doctor can prep the tooth a little differently to give more room to cover the tooth as well as put an opaque layer under it to mask out the black...  hang in there!

Veneers can't mask my discolored tooth, what should I do?

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