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How can I darken temporary crowns?

September 30, 2016
Asked By:dub j in Baltimore, MD

I chipped my front tooth previously and they put a filling on it. It lasted for years and it chipped off yesterday. Went in and they told me a crown is recommended. They had limited colors for the resin and my temporary crown is lighter than the rest of the other front teeth. Not happy, can I darken it someway?

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Answer: Darken temporary

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Answer: Darken temporary

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