My front tooth. I had a root canal about 2 months ago. It is half fake? (photo)

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I don't like that it is darker than my other teeth? How can I fix this at home or what would a dentist do to help?

Norman Huefner, DDS · Answer

Is the restoration in the filling a composite resin bonded filling or a crown?  In the photo it looks like the former, and a nice porcelain crown would give you a much more natural looking results.  Keep in mind that porcelain crowns do cost more than bonded fillings and if you have financial challenges your dentist may have been trying to treat you the best way he could and keep within your budget.

Peter Mann, DDS · Answer

Unfortunately root canal treated teeth tend to turn darker.  This becomes a cosmetic concern with anterior teeth.  I usually recommend the tooth gets a crown to match the adjacent teeth.  Since the new crown will never change color, whitening all the teeth before hand is a good idea.  To match up the shade of one tooth exactly with the rest of your teeth is very challenging. Make sure you find a dentist who does this routinely, who uses a top of the line dental lab and the crown has to be metal free for proper appearance.  A cheap crown will never look right because to match up the color exactly requires a dental lab that treats crowns like a work of art.Good Luck!

Murray Bruckel, DDS (retired) · Answer

It is quite common for a tooth that needs a root canal to be darker than the rest.  Best ways to resolve it is either crown or veneer

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