My porcelain crowns have turned yellow! What can I do about this problem?
Q.
Hello
I had porcelain crowns fitted approx 10 years ago, (8 on the top teeth) when they were fitted they were a nice natural cream colour (not too white) and matched my other teeth. Unfortunately in recent years they have yellowed. A couple of my friends have commented on this too. When discussed with my dentist he says it is impossible to discolour. This leaves me not knowing how to proceed as I know tooth whitening does not work on crowns? I have read it is possible to remove glaze on crowns by hygienist cleaning but I dont know if this is the case? How can I now proceed as a smile i was once happy with has gone. kind regards.
Hello
I had porcelain crowns fitted approx 10 years ago, (8 on the top teeth) when they were fitted they were a nice natural cream colour (not too white) and matched my other teeth. Unfortunately in recent years they have yellowed. A couple of my friends have commented on this too. When discussed with my dentist he says it is impossible to discolour. This leaves me not knowing how to proceed as I know tooth whitening does not work on crowns? I have read it is possible to remove glaze on crowns by hygienist cleaning but I dont know if this is the case? How can I now proceed as a smile i was once happy with has gone. kind regards.
A.
HI, It would be very unusual for porcelain to change in colour over the years. It may be the case that it was not porcelain that was actually used in the first place. The most ideal treatment for you is to whiten your teeth with the most effective and professional treatment possible and then have your crowns completely replaced but you should go and have a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dentist in your area to have these questions properly and accurately answered
HI, It would be very unusual for porcelain to change in colour over the years. It may be the case that it was not porcelain that was actually used in the first place. The most ideal treatment for you is to whiten your teeth with the most effective and professional treatment possible and then have your crowns completely replaced but you should go and have a consultation with an experienced cosmetic dentist in your area to have these questions properly and accurately answered
Kind regards
Mark
Thank you so much for your advice. I will investigate the options.
Kind regards
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