{"id":1314,"date":"2021-05-30T17:15:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-30T21:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=1314"},"modified":"2021-05-30T17:15:27","modified_gmt":"2021-05-30T21:15:27","slug":"dentist-recommended-crowns-instead-of-bonding-ruined-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/dentist-recommended-crowns-instead-of-bonding-ruined-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"My dentist recommended crowns instead of bonding and ruined my teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

I asked my long-time dentist to replace the old bonding on my tetracycline-stained teeth. My dentist convinced me that I would like the results if he removed the bonding, whitened my teeth, and placed crowns on my six front teeth. He explained that crowns are a better option because they last long and would help with my gummy smile. I listened to my dentist without knowing what was involved with crowns. Before the procedure, my dentist told me that he would have to grind my teeth a little, but my teeth looked like pegs when he finished.<\/p>\n

My crowns look big and pasty, and in fluorescent light, you can see undertones of gray. Although my dentist said he would get the lab to correct it free of charge, the only thing different about my crown is that they look a little less gray. I got crowns at his recommendation, and he messed up my teeth! Now that I see what crowns did to my teeth, I prefer dental bonding, but I guess it is too late now. Is there anything a dentist can do with the crowns to make them look less bright and pasty? \u2013 Thank you. Bianca from RI<\/p>\n

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Bianca,<\/p>\n

We are sorry to hear about your experience. No doubt, you trusted your dentist because you are a long-time patient.<\/p>\n

We will review your dentist\u2019s mistakes to help you understand how selective you must be before choosing another dentist\u2014which we highly recommend.<\/p>\n

Pasty-Looking Dental Crowns<\/h2>\n

Your dental crowns look pasty or chalky because your dentist does not understand how to manipulate porcelain for natural-looking translucence.<\/p>\n

Based on your description, Bianca, at least three things went wrong:<\/p>\n