Do my crowns stick out like a sore thumb? Too white? Don’t blend in with natural teeth? (Photos)

Question

My two front bottom teeth grew in discolored when I was younger, so they have been bonded since childhood. Recently, I got dental crowns on them. I have OCD and was adamant about getting the whitest shade possible that still looked natural. I whitened my teeth before getting the crowns, as well. My dentist was wonderfully helpful. However, I feel I may have taken it too far with the shade because they appear too white compared to the others despite continued whitening of my naturals. Any advice?

Chad Kasperowski, DMD · Answer

It is very difficult to match any type of restoration to natural teeth EXACTLY. However, a talented lab technician, a proper preparation of the teeth (ie. not enough tooth reduction can lead to artificially white and fake looking teeth), and proper porcelain choice can make all the difference in success or failure. One has to understand that even then, there are often multiple "try-in" visits until the perfect match is realized.

Hope this helps

Hope this helps

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended · Answer

If matching EXACTLY is a goal, then ALL teeth that show should be restored (veneers or crowns, or a combination).  Anything less, and the goal is merely "close enough".

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