2 days ago I had eMax crowns placed on my 4 front teeth. The size and shape of each crown is okay but the color and shade do not match my natural teeth as much as I would like. It's not as noticeable under some lighting conditions as others but I always notice the difference. I don't want to be perceived as A problem patient or unreasonable but I paid $600 on top of what my insurance paid for a more cosmetic crown and I am not happy with how they look! please advise. Thank you in advance!
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Hi:It's difficult to give you accurate advice without picture and xray. Your best bet is to go to the dentist right away to check the area. Most likely you will have to extract the tooth.Best,Dr. Maddahi
A crack tooth will need either extraction or root canal buildup and crown. Ultimately, what is need is to determine the extent of the crack . If it is not broken below the gum level it can be saved via root canal and crown. For about 1500. If you elect to extract it, you should get...
Generally we like to wait between 6-8 weeks for crown lengthening to heal completely. If the area is in the smile zone, I would always wait a little longer 10-12 weeks for the bone and tissue to stabilize.
Obviously these are just guidelines, and other factors need to be considered,...