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Can I ask my dentist to order a new crown after I have my teeth lightened?

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cchantlandJun 27, 2018
I quit smoking for nine months. I would like to whiten my teeth to gain confidence. I am currently on medicaid in Colorado. Is it a bad idea, to ask my dentist if she could order another crown that could match the new shade of my teeth? I understand that this seems merely cosmetic, but it does help me smile much more.

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