I had a tooth implant put in about 8 years ago. I hate smiling now though because I get so many comments on it. It looks extremely fake and is one of my top incisors so it's noticeable any time I open my mouth. The tooth goes up much higher than my other teeth. The metal post also shows through my gums. The tooth also does not match the color of my other teeth. Is there anything that can be done? I really want to be able to smile confidently again without having people comment about my fake tooth.
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Symmetry, is a goal with any Smile. A consult with a dentist who is proficient in Cosmetic Dentistry would be step one. Veneers, Crowns, and or orthodontics are all possible ways to achieve a more ideal Smile.
It is hard to give suggestion with the uploaded pictures but talking to dentist will help in exploring reshaping(enameloplasty) with braces and possible bonding if some areas need addition but vaneers will always get better result with or without without braces
This really isn't cosmetic, no matter what an insurance company says. Whitening or veneers are cosmetic, not bone augmentation. Fees for this will vary, depending on where you live. Your best bet is to talk to a few board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons, to get a sense of what the...
