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Dark spot on dental crown. Could it be a cavity?

December 6, 2023
Asked By:oruiz21 in New York, New York

I have 4 dental crown on my 4 front teeth. I notice I have a dark spot in one of them the dentist told me is because it has root canal and is turning black but am scare is a cavity

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