Dr. Hall,
I just had a chipped tooth repaired and the color doesn’t quite match and you can tell it’s a repair. Should I go back to the same dentist to have him fix it or do I try to find another dentist? Also, should I be charged for the redo from the same Dr?
– Jeanie from New York
Jeanie,
I’d give this dentist another chance to match the color and see how it goes. If he has trouble getting it right the second time, then I’d look around for an expert cosmetic dentist. I wouldn’t bail out too quickly, but be ready in case you do.
And there shouldn’t be any extra charge for getting the color right. That’s part of what he should be expected to deliver.
Direct tooth bonding is difficult for general dentists–they generally aren’t really good at color manipulation with these materials. And sometimes they don’t have enough of a selection of shades and textures of material in stock to do the job right.
– Dr. Hall
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About David A. Hall
Dr. David A. Hall was one of the first 40 accredited cosmetic dentists in the world. He practiced cosmetic dentistry in Iowa, and in 1990 earned his accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is now president of Infinity Dental Web, a company in Mesa, Arizona that does advanced internet marketing for dentists.
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