Is there a better option than composite fillings?

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I had bad staining on my front teeth. My dentist decided at my last appointment that he would cover the two stained teeth with composite fillings, however my gums started bleeding mid treatment so he stopped saying he would have to redo it at next appt. when I went to appointment today (2 weeks later) he said the discolouration on the filling is due to me smoking, but it wasn't the right colour to begin with, is he right and if so is there a better option than composite fillings?

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

If the coloring is off on your composite fillings you may want to have your dentist place two porcelain veneers. There is a much better chance of matching the color perfectly and the bond strength will be enhanced as well. Good luck.

Kevin Coughlin, DMD · Answer

Very difficult to do nice tooth color filling when your gums bleed, in many cases a crown or veneer is better to hide stained teeth, if the stain is intrisic crown if extrinsic get them cleaned and polished good luck

	 

	 

	Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD     CEO Baystate Dental PC

Daniel Melnick, DDS (retired) · Answer

Porcelain veneers would be more color stable over time and provide a more predictable way to cover bad stains on your front teeth.  They would also be more resistant to stains from smoking.

Is there a better option than composite fillings?

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