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How can I darken my veneers?

JacasamJun 19, 2016
I am trying to find someone who know the secret to darkening veneers. Mine to far too bright and I wish I had my old yellows back! I am willing to go to drastic measures, such as sanding/roughening the surface and staining. I can't be the first person that needs this fixed ( and can not afford to have a dentist redo)

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Scott Young, DDS

This is excess temporary material and not cement that you are seeing.  I would get to your dentist and have them remove so that it does not irritate your gums making it more difficult to bond in your permanent veneers.  It will be fairly easy to get off.  

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Sarah Thompson, DMD

Hello there,Wearing your temporaries for a month is not a huge concern.  I would recommend getting your final veneers as soon as you return from out of town though, since they are of course only meant to be temporary.  Until then, be careful with your temporaries so they don't fracture or come l...

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Sarah Thompson, DMD

I would recommend orthodontics. Your teeth are so out of position that placing veneers before orthodontic treatment would not provide good results. See an orthodontist to get your teeth in the proper position first before considering veneers. I hope this helps.  Follow me on RealSelf for if yo...

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