I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve seen so many folks worry about shade matching, especially with zirconia. The solid ones really do hold up if you grind your teeth—honestly, I’ve seen fewer chips compared to porcelain. But yeah, the color can look a bit different in daylight versus the dental light. As for the cold feeling, you’re not alone; some people are just more sensitive to temperature changes with crowns, even though zirconia isn’t a metal. It’s not just in your head.
I’ve been debating this too, especially since my insurance only covers part of the cost. I went with zirconia for my back molar last year because I grind my teeth at night, and my dentist said it’d probably last longer than porcelain. Has anyone noticed if their zirconia crown stains over time? Mine still looks the same, but I’m always worried about coffee and tea.
About the shade matching—my dentist showed me the color under the office lights, but when I got home, it looked a little whiter than my other teeth. Not super obvious, but still. Does that bother anyone else, or is it just me being picky?
And yeah, I get that weird cold sensation too, especially with ice water. I thought only metal crowns did that, but apparently not. Is there a way to make it less sensitive, or does it just go away after a while? Trying to figure out if it’s worth paying extra for porcelain next time or just sticking with zirconia since it seems tougher.
That cold sensation is the worst, I totally get it. Mine lasted a few months, then pretty much faded away. About the color—
—I’ve had that happen too. You’re not being picky. Lighting makes a surprising difference, and honestly, most people won’t notice unless you point it out. I drink coffee every day and my zirconia crown hasn’t stained at all yet, so you’re probably safe there. If you’re grinding your teeth, zirconia’s definitely the tougher choice.when I got home, it looked a little whiter than my other teeth
I noticed the same thing with color, especially right after the crown was placed—
—but over time, it blended in better. For me, zirconia’s been worth the investment since I grind my teeth and didn’t want to risk chipping. The upfront cost was higher than porcelain, but I figured it’d save me from replacements down the line.it looked a little whiter than my other teeth
I totally get the worry about the color not matching—I was honestly obsessing over that before I got my crown. I kept thinking, what if I end up with one super white “chiclet” tooth for the rest of my life? But hearing that it blends in over time is kind of a relief. I’m still on the fence between zirconia and porcelain, though. My dentist keeps pushing zirconia because I grind my teeth too (ugh, stress…), but the price tag is making me sweat.
I know everyone says zirconia’s tougher, but I keep reading mixed stuff online about how it can look a little opaque or “flat” compared to porcelain. Has anyone actually regretted going with zirconia for front teeth? I’m paranoid about having a tooth that looks fake in photos. At the same time, I really don’t want to shell out for a replacement in a few years if porcelain chips. Ugh, why can’t teeth just fix themselves?
