Has your dentist recently told you that one of your teeth needs a crown? At first, you might wince at the idea of having a dark metal spot in your smile. Luckily, that’s not the case with modern dental crowns! These days, your dentist uses advanced techniques to create a personalized restoration that mimics the shade of your natural tooth enamel and flawlessly blends in with the rest of your smile. Here’s an interesting, easy-to-understand look at the science of how your dentist color-matches your dental crown.
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