I’ve had slight discoloration in my front teeth after an accident 12 years ago. My new dentist said she could correct it with dental bonding, so I agreed. After she applied the composite and showed me my smile in the mirror, I was devastated because the bond was yellow. It looked worse than my discolored teeth. My dentist shaved off some of the bonding and reapplied it, but it’s still yellow. I am afraid that I will need to switch dentists again. My dentist said she could try porcelain veneers, but I don’t want her doing any more cosmetic work on my teeth. Will I need to pay another dentist to correct it? Thank you. Esther from IL
Esther,
We are sorry to hear about your mishap with dental bonding.
Finding a trained cosmetic dentist who can expertly remove and reapply dental bonding that matches your surrounding teeth is crucial.
Do not allow your dentist to place porcelain veneers on your teeth. Veneers require preparing your natural teeth by shaving minimal tooth enamel. Dental bonding is a conservative approach to concealing mild to moderate tooth discoloration.
Veneers are ultrathin, and your dentist must understand how to produce veneers that hide discoloration. Most dentists do not pursue training in aesthetics after dental school. Also, a dentist must be artistic to become proficient in producing natural-looking cosmetic dentistry.
Look for two advanced cosmetic dentists in your area and schedule consultations with them to discuss getting fresh dental bonding to correct the discoloration and enhance your smile.
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