Is it worth damaging my tooth for a veneer baring in mind my tooth is a dark grey and ever so slightly pushed back in comparison to its adjacent front tooth due to it being nocked back?
Q. Two years ago in a footballing accident i had one of my teeth nocked and it died, resulting in it becoming discoloured (grey). I have tried bleaching, however, this hasn’t had my desired affect and it is still very clear that my tooth is dead, a veneer is the other option but I am weary of this choice as i realise this damages the tooth permanently. My friend had a similar problem and got a vanneer, however, in my opinion it was extremely clear she had a veneer but I have seen pictures of successfull ones, is it worth damaging my tooth for a veneer baring in mind my tooth is a dark grey and ever so slightly pushed back in comparison to its adjacent front tooth due to it being nocked back? Thanks,
A. I would really need to see you and take x-rays so I could give you all the options. First the nerve of the tooth probably needs to be cleaned out once this is done the tooth can be whitened using a process called “internal tooth whitening”. This can lighten the tooth and then a filling placed round the back of the tooth. A veneer made of porcelain or composite could be placed over the tooth it is a complicated process to get right so you must find a good cosmetic dentist.
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