My NHS dental crowns are too white what can I do

Q. I go to a local dentist where I have been going for a long time and my dentist no longer treats adults, just children\’s braces. i therefore changed to a dentist at that practice, but did not know him. I have had 3 new crowns at the front and a veneer (privately) plus teeth whitening. I was told that the two teeth (old NHS crowns) either side of the front two had metal posts and they may show through the porcelain, but it shouldn’t be a problem. This treatment was carried out about march time at a cost of £1200 plus teeth whitening. The crown were a bit too white for my own colour and I was asked to repeat the teeth whitening for another week. They still do not match, the two crowns on the metal posts are a grey colour and I do not feel entirely happy with them. Where do I stand regarding this or having a second opinion. The dentist who carried out the work is very nice, so I feel at a loss as to what to do next.

 

A. My best advice to you is to return to your dentist voicing your concerns. They will want to know if you are not happy and will hopefully discuss with you what your treatment options are now. You can get a second opinion at any time you wish – you are not legally bound to the dentist following treatment.

Kindest regards

Dr Julian Caplan – Director on the board of the BACD View My Profile Dr Caplan

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