After Porcelain Veneers (010), my teeth are too white and unnatural looking. What can or should I do?

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I did my whole mouth veneers. I'm an actress and model. I wanted to get the 020 because it was very white but still natural. My dentist convinced me to get 010 and assured me he could make look natural! It's horrible!! It's fake! My natural teeth were extremely white to begin with and he said I'd be able to handle it and it would look great on camera. I hate it n have no idea what to do when every single tooth is done and looks fake I'm embarrassed! Please help!

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Unfortunately, there is no way to darken the shade of your veneers, once placed.  If you are very unhappy with them, you may consider having them redone.  I expect that your dentist would provide you with some type of discount to redo them in a less white shade, but that would totally be his choice.  When you agreed to the shade, you accepted the responsibility at that point.  In my office, I always make sure that I base my shade recommendation on the feedback that I am getting from the specific patient.  I determine the recommended shade based on age, sex, skin complexion and overall body fitness.  For example, I never recommend the brightest white on a 50 year old darker skin person because there would be just too much of a contrast.  Conversely, I would recommend the whitest white on a 25 year old very fair skin person.  Many factors are taken into account to determine my recommendation, because everyone is different.  I suggest talking to your dentist to see if you can get some kind of discount on having them redone (for example: paying lab fees plus your dentist's time at a discount).  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

The only thing that you can do at this point is to have the veneers replaced a shade or two darker than 010.  This should make them the exact color that you are looking for. I would have an honest conversation with your dentist about your concerns.  If he/she would agree to replace them for you it would take two visits.  They do not come off easily as they are bonded to your teeth. They  would need to be sectioned with a handpiece for removal.   You would be placed in temporaries again until the permanents could be fabricated.  Good luck!

Zev Kaufman, DDS · Answer

Dear Emily:I am so sorry to hear that what should have been a joyous event turned out to be such a disappointment.  Unfortunately, the only thing that can be done is, to talk to your dentist, and have the veneers redone.  The "perfection culture"and the media have long perpetuated the idea that white, chicklette looking teeth, are a desired norm.  I actually talk people out of making teeth too white.  It looks unnatural, and as they are, also looks "age inappropriate". You must take the time and calmly explain to your dentist your concern.  Unfortunately, redoing the veneers is the only way to darken them. Best of luck,

Ramiz Petros, DMD · Answer

Sorry to hear about your veneers. Normally we let the patient decide the color since they are the ones who are going to live with it, and we make sure they are no less that 100 % happy with the color "before" cementing the veneers or crowns, by using Veneer Try In Paste, to mimic the results prior to permanently cement them. Unfortunately the only solution you have is to change them to the color you like and make sure to see them in different lights ( sun light and indoor ) prior to have them cemented. Hope that helps.. Good luck.

German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Dear Emily, I am sorry you feel this way. The best thing you can do is definitely to replace them, if you are not happy with the color I think is the best you could do, if you do not like the shape or size, it is also a good time to say it as well, as your dentist can be able to shape your new smile the way you want it. I hope this helps.

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