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I have a black/brown line at the top of my tooth I think I had a filling there a couple of months ago. What can I do? (photo)

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Dr. David M. Schertzer, DDS
Dr. David M. Schertzer, DDS
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Answered on Apr 28, 2016
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Dr. Rachana Vora, DMD
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