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Are my temporary crowns supposed to look like this? (Photo)

rrossaMar 21, 2015
These are embarrassing! I can see my shaved down teeth through the temporary, the coloris disgusting and they feel gritty to the touch. I'm afraid I'll hate my permanent crowns. I had them done yesterday.

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Dr. Paula S. Gould, DDS
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Answered on Mar 23, 2015
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Dr. Barry Jason, DDS
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