At work I was hit I'm my mouth with a metal object and chipped my front tooth. Later I found out that the tooth next to the one that chiped was also hit but didn't crack and now I need 2 root canals because of pain and bad nerve. Root canals are done but what now? Do I get veneers for the 2 teeth or crowns (both had tooltip canals but only 1 is chiped). The specialist that performed the root canals said to get veneers and the general dentist recomended crowns. Which option do I pick? Help
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July 27, 2014
Answer: Veneer may be an option if the root canal access was small
It can be as simple as your tooth is settling with the new filling. It is very common to have sensitivity with white fillings. Another possibility is that your dentist or an Extended Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) may not have compacted your new white filling thorough enough where...
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
