A very white crown might seem like a great idea at first.. When it sits next to your natural teeth it can stick out too much. The best way is to pick a shade that matches your smile. Don\u2019t go for the shade just because it looks bright.<\/p>\r\n
A common mistake is picking a crown color based on teeth that are still being whitened. If you plan to whiten your teeth do that before getting a crown. Otherwise your crown could end up looking darker than the teeth around it.<\/p>\r\n
Color gets all the attention. Shape is just as important. A crown can match your tooth color perfectly. Still look fake if its too big or doesn\u2019t match the shape of your other teeth.<\/p>\r\n
We don\u2019t want every tooth to look the same. Real smiles have differences. That\u2019s what gives them their look.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Chewing ice is never an idea, especially if you\u2019ve had cracked teeth before.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A night guard helps if you grind your teeth at night. The crown doesn\u2019t stop the pressure.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Sticky foods aren\u2019t off-limits. Anything that keeps pulling at the crown should be handled carefully.<\/p>\r\n
That discomfort didn\u2019t seem like a big deal.. It was.<\/p>\r\n
If a crown feels too high when you bite it should be checked. Don\u2019t spend weeks adjusting your jaw to something that could be fixed easily.<\/p>\r\n
Your mouth might need time to get used to the crown. Some sensitivity is normal.. Ongoing pain, a bad bite or a crown that feels loose is not something to ignore.<\/p>\r\n
Cosmetic work should not mean living with discomfort.<\/p>\r\n
Look at the dentist\u2019s past cosmetic work. Ask how they plan to match the crown to your existing teeth. You want someone who cares about how the smile looks, not just whether the crown fits.<\/p>\r\n