Front tooth darker after trauma. If I get veneers on both teeth, would this look better?

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I chipped my left front tooth a year ago and filled the large chip with a composite filling. The nerve became infected and I had root canal treatment on it about a week ago. However the tooth is more yellow than other teeth and Im unsure if I should get a crown/veneer (I don't understand which one is more suitable) in case it doesn't match my other teeth. Also, I chipped my other front tooth more recently but it does not need root canal yet. If I got veneers on both teeth would this look better?

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hello Laura,I would recommend two units, rather than just one.  Veneering/crowning only the one front tooth adds to the level of complexity in trying to match it perfectly to the adjacent tooth.  Any small difference in shape or shade would cause your smile to look uneven.  The difference between a crown and veneer is a crown wraps entirely around the tooth and the veneer only covers the front and possibly extends slightly to the back. If enough tooth structure remains, veneers will work great for both teeth. However, if your bite needs more stability then crowns would be recommended.  I always recommend selecting an experienced cosmetic dentist that really knows what they are doing. The best indicator to determine if the dentist is going to give you the results that s/he claims, is by viewing before and after photos of his/her patients that have undergone similar or the same procedures. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

Mojgan Fajiram, DDS · Answer

Yes, it is much easier to do two veneers in front teeth than one for color purposes.  Internal bleaching on the root canal teeth can help to change the color before the placement of veneers.  Choose a cosmetic dentist with experiece.

Rachana Vora, DMD · Answer

Yes, porcelain veneers would be a good option for you. You can have an internal bleaching procedure done on the root canal treated tooth to improve the shade and then have veneers on both your front teeth.

Yocasta Caba, DDS · Answer

I recommended you porcelain veneers. If you are considering investing in porcelain veneers, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is choosing the dentist who will be placing your veneers. Selecting an experienced cosmetic dentist is the difference between a good or great cosmetic dentistry result. The advantages of porcelain veneers are as follows: Do not change color over time, are stain-resistant, can cover virtually any imperfection, including gaps, chips, and stains, are long-lasting, most patients get at least a decade of wear from veneers, are durable and scratch-resistant, are extremely lifelike

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