When you have an artificial tooth, you discover that so many others do as well...

I have an artificial front tooth, thanks to an endo-like accident at about 10 yrs of age. I had a tiny bit of real tooth left so they built a new one "around" that. I've never had any problems with it and it's never discolored. I'm not sure what it's classified as, but it sure as heck ain't real!

I know several people who also have some sort of artificial tooth there in front.

I know it looks bad...I remember refusing to go to school because I looked so very hideous. Hang in there and know that soon your smile will look normal again.