Why are my gums darkening around a porcelain crown? (Photo)

September 12, 2018
Asked By:GotABadSet in Detroit, MI

I had a crown placed on a live tooth roughly a year ago. I just noticed the gum darkening between the crown and the surrounding teeth. I had my cleaning and exam three weeks ago but didn’t notice it at that time to ask the dentist. Is this cause for concern?

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September 14, 2018

Answer: Gum darkeining

September 14, 2018

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