I needed a crown on my front tooth due to darkening from a previous root canal. I was advised to put a veneer on my other front tooth for "aesthetic" reasons. After getting my procedure done 3 weeks ago, I am not entirely happy with the shade. I expressed concern to my dentist and she said it was perfectly fine. I also signed a waiver saying i was satisfied. My dentist dismissed how I felt and I am still not satisfied with the shade of my two front teeth and don't know what to do.
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You probably know us dentists' answers will be not to smoke at all! That being said, smoking shouldn't affect the teeth, but may discolor the temporary material faster than it would a natural tooth or a permanent restoration. Smoking weed also may significantly lower your pain tolerance...
The prosthesis design with 8 teeth in the current plan will be much more aesthetic. 6 teeth can only be an alternative for a more economically feasible treatment.
The porcelain over the dark area is thin. So, you see then supporting metal material inside. But 20 years is a long time period and marginal adaptation of crown needs to be re-arranged