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I've noticed a blue/grey circle where my crowned tooth was filled after root canal. Is this normal? (Photo)

Abby38Dec 3, 2014
I had a crown placed on my tooth a few months ago. Then a couple of weeks ago I ended up needing a root canal on that same tooth. The crown was drilled through & then filled. Since then, I've noticed a blue/grey circle where it was filled. Is this discoloration normal?

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Vicki Borowski, DDS

Without a picture it is difficult to determine the answer to your question without a picture. It is very possible to mask out the qrey caused by having a root canal. Also, a good dentist and lab should be able to accomplish this with only working on one tooth. The thing to know is that the tooth...

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Christopher Hill, DMD

It would be acceptable to place a new temporary on the tooth at this point.  However, the final restoration, as you have been told, would need to wait until all healing has occurred, to make sure that the gum tissue does not change. 

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Thomas Roberts, DDS (retired)

I am sure that your dentist will make your permanent crown fit you teeth properly without a gap.  Let them know of your concern and they will take good care of you and give you a nice result.  Good luck!

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