{"id":5034,"date":"2026-10-11T20:21:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T19:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5034"},"modified":"2026-10-11T20:21:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T19:21:30","slug":"front-tooth-crowns-common-mistakes-that-can-ruin-the-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/front-tooth-crowns-common-mistakes-that-can-ruin-the-result\/","title":{"rendered":"Front Tooth Crowns: Common Mistakes That Can Ruin the Result"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h3>Choosing the Wrong Shade<\/h3>\r\n<p>This is a common mistake that I would want to avoid being a victim of. The thing with crowns is that people often want the \u201cwhitest\u201d one possible, not understanding that this might not be the best choice.<\/p>\r\n<p>The front teeth have subtle variations in shades and transparency; therefore, having something too white among naturally stained teeth will not look natural, it will stand out every time you smile.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Matching the Shades of the Adjacent Teeth<\/h3>\r\n<p>Your dentist must evaluate the shade of the teeth surrounding the damaged one and consider the illumination when deciding on the crown\u2019s shade.<\/p>\r\n<p>Make sure that going super white is not your priority. Depending on the shade of your teeth, the artificial one should not be significantly lighter, or it will look odd.<\/p>\r\n<p>Also, bring up the topic of teeth whitening before the crown is placed because altering the natural color of teeth will not affect the crown.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Doing a Crown Too Big or Too Thick<\/h3>\r\n<p>While picking the right shade is vital, the shape and volume are arguably more important. Crowns on the front teeth must not be wider than the adjacent ones. Otherwise, they will draw too much attention, which will make the crown look too prominent. Moreover, if a crown is too thick, it can make your tooth look pushed out.<\/p>\r\n<p>More often than not, people forget about the crown in their day-to-day life, but those who focus too much on it can realize too late that they have a foreign object in their mouth.<\/p>\r\n<h3>They Rush the Final Fitting<\/h3>\r\n<p>A crown that fits well at first may feel uncomfortable as you bite down. Therefore, rushing to this step is not advisable; the dentist must check the way the teeth meet and how the crown interacts with the other teeth.<\/p>\r\n<p>A slight issue can turn into a severe problem if the crown feels foreign in your mouth when you are used to it. For example, if the crown looks good when you open your mouth, a small irritation on your jaw from it can be incredibly irritating when you eat.<\/p>\r\n<p>Before you get a permanent one based on the trial, make sure you are comfortable with the shape. If it feels odd, chances are, you will not get used to it.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Not Paying Attention to the Crown\u2019s Surroundings<\/h3>\r\n<p>While the crown itself is the prominent element, the area around it is also crucial to focus on. The tooth structure below the crown will also require maintenance, and the condition of the gums is vital in determining the crown\u2019s success.<\/p>\r\n<p>Having improper plaque cleaning around the crown can lead to gum irritation, so it is essential to ensure the crown does not stick out like an unattractive foreign object.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Dental Implant Services in Popular Locations<\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"location-grid\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/dental-implants-isleworth\"> Dental Implants in Isleworth <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/dental-implants-brentford\"> Dental Implants in Brentford <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/dental-implants-ealing\"> Dental Implants in Ealing <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/dental-implants-feltham\"> Dental Implants in Feltham <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/dental-implants-hounslow\"> Dental Implants in Hounslow <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/dental-implants-richmond\"> Dental Implants in Richmond <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/dental-implants-southall\"> Dental Implants in Southall <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/dental-implants-twickenham\"> Dental Implants in Twickenham <\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the Wrong Shade This is a common mistake that I would want to avoid being a victim of. The thing with crowns is that people often want the \u201cwhitest\u201d one possible, not understanding that this might not be the best choice. The front teeth have subtle variations in shades and transparency; therefore, having something &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/front-tooth-crowns-common-mistakes-that-can-ruin-the-result\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Front Tooth Crowns: Common Mistakes That Can Ruin the Result<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5034"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5034\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5268,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5034\/revisions\/5268"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}