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Is it normal for temp crowns to discolor?

awesomeadamAug 9, 2016
Ive had my temporary crown for a week now and im getting my permanent in two. And i noticed that my tooth has turned blue. Not deep blue but blue enough to notice. I thought maybe its just the cement that is discoloring but Im just wondering if there's an underlying problem.

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Dr. Yasser A. Elseweifi, DDS
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Answered on Aug 12, 2016
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Dr. David M. Schertzer, DDS
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