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

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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?

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

This color is due to the light going into the tooth with very little reflection.  It is possible to ues an opaque white filling but it is very rarely a cosmetic problem.mmA new crown can be done in the future but is rarely worth the expense.

Thomas Roberts, DDS (retired) · Answer

The circle is a filling that was placed in the access hole done in the crown to complete the root canal treatment.  It is routinely done.  This filling will last for some years but I recommend my patients eventually get the crown replaced as this fillings can leak. Good luck!

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