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Cosmetic Dentistry: BL4/bl3/B1 (Photo)

macaroni30Oct 4, 2020
Hi. I’ve been going through some dental restoration all upper teeth. I’m having trouble with shade. The dentist suggests B1. We agreed on BL3 with some blue staining. I’m 30 and a bit of a pale guy so figured lighter might be better? Temps were B1 BL3 can seem very bright. I guess it’s all down to lighting but it’s got me considering BL4? I can’t find examples of BL4 My worry is finding a balance between too white and nice white Thanks 

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Dr. German Arzate, DDS - Account Suspended
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