i am 22, i got a root canal done when i was much younger on one of my front tooth. After many years my dentist told me i would have to get a crown on that tooth because the tooth was dead and would turn a darker color. Even after getting an all porcelain crown my gums have still turned a noticeably darker color. I have read on internal bleaching, but is that only for natural teeth? How can i lighten my gums even after having an all porcelain crown? Do i have any options to fix this?
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December 22, 2015
Answer: Internal tooth bleaching is not without risk
Check with your dentist. Whether your teeth are coated in porcelain or completely made of zirconia, is a key factor in knowing how to care for your teeth. Porcelain coated teeth can lose their “shine” and scratch while Zirconia really cannot.
Make sure that you are attending your regular cle...
If you have concerns, you can call to ask the doctor/assistant what type of cement was used. Many cements are now very simple to use and don't require a lot of steps. Most cements need to be in a dry field, so if they had cotton in your mouth it would dry enough to get permanently cemented...
It is very difficult to match a single front tooth as others have mentioned. Are you happy with the other five crowns? If you are, you can typically go to the lab for custom shade matching on that single crown. Your dentist should fix it until you're happy. When you make an...
