What is this dark like under my filling? (photo)

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I received a composite filling on a surface cavity on this tooth about two weeks ago. Now there's this dark line around the bottom edge of the filling. I've been reading about leakage and bonding failure. Is it fixable? Easily fixable? (Also, there's obviously a cavity on the tooth next to it, but that will be filled in the upcoming month.)

Jennifer Ebner, DDS · Answer

What you are observing there is most likely a leaking margin which will lead to decay under the new filling.  I would recommend discussing fixing it with your dentist .

John A. Merrill, DDS · Answer

Great question--although a little challenging to diagnose from the photo it would appear that the new filling may have a little flash or edge that needs to be polished back --an easy solution when the next  tooth is repaired--just let your dentist know and ask them to look at it.Good luck

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