I have a crown that's on my last molar on the top right side of my mouth. My crown looks fine, but just before the gumline i can see the original tooth and it looks black. I dont know what to do, i really hope that it's not decayed because i can't afford to have surgury to replace the tooth. I have a crown in the same place on the other side and it too has similar features! I dont know what to do!
I've tried scraping at it with a tooth pick but the black wont come off. I use listerine every night and try to brush and floss regularly too. If it is an infection what can i do to kill it on my own? Please help me!!
2007-10-19 12:58:45 · 11 answers · asked by Runningtom 2 in Health ➔ Dental
It's not decay. Crowns are generally porcelain fused to base metal. What you are seeing is the margins of the crown. You are seeing the metal portion. From your description, it does not sound urgent to see the dentist. However, if you notice that the there is "black" and then white just below the "black", get to the dentist. Incorrect margins can lead to decay underneath the crown.
2007-10-19 13:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by pinkmetalkitty 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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HELP! My tooth looks black underneath my crown!?
I have a crown that's on my last molar on the top right side of my mouth. My crown looks fine, but just before the gumline i can see the original tooth and it looks black. I dont know what to do, i really hope that it's not decayed because i can't afford to have surgury to replace the...
2015-08-19 12:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im glad you posted that question, my crown is doing that too. It sucks. Since my crowns are from incident that happened at a school around 6 years ago and their insurance payed for it, does anyone know if it would pay to get this fixed?
2007-10-20 19:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by lol der 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS DARK LINE IS THE METAL COLLAR OF THE CROWN ITSELF/ THERE NOTHING THAT IS DANGEROUS ABOUT THIS.
SINCE YOU HAD THE CROWN PLACED SOME GUM RECESSION HAS OCCURRED CAUSING THIS METAL COLLAR TO APPEAR.
THIS MAY BE REPAIRED BY SEVERAL METHODS.
THE CROWN CAN BE REPLACED BY A CAPTEK CROWN W/O A DARK MARGIN--THIS IS BEST.
YOU CAN ALSO PLACE FLOW-ABLE COMPOSITE OVER THE VISUAL MARGIN IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE THE COLLAR LESS NOTICEABLE.
THERE IS NOTHING YOU YOURSELF CAN DO FOR THIS.
SEE A DENTIST.
2007-10-19 14:03:52 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A porcelain crown is just over coats on the silver.
Leave it alone & don't pick on it,
Brush, floss, & gargle with warm salt water,
Does it HURT ?
Get to your dentist if you are still concerned.
2007-10-19 13:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh yeah, it sound's rotten to the core!
Try this test the dentist use, take something metal, like the end of a fork or a metal pen would be better, as long as it is metal and long and skinny, (enough to reach the tooth) Tap it (not hard!) lightley and if it hurts then it has a cavity and is showing signs of sensitivity. If not call where you had it done at, and ask if there is any reason this should be this color.
2007-10-19 13:04:00 · answer #7 · answered by leah j 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋
i also have crowns and that part that looks black at the gum line is probably the metal base of the crown.my crowns have this to and it could appear to be black but its probably just the steal.
2007-10-19 13:03:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be called the metal substructure underneath the porcelain. Your ginigiva has probably receeded and you are noticing it now.
2007-10-19 18:03:41 · answer #9 · answered by jillyzzz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine does too. I think it's the adhesive/cement they use to keep the crown on.
2007-10-19 13:01:09 · answer #10 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋