Can an uncleaned tooth begin to decay under a sealed crown?

April 5, 2014
Asked By:Mickle33 in Nederland, TX

my crown fall and the doctor recemented it without cleaning the tooth (a bad smell came from it) my qustion is could the uncleand tooth could get decay under a good sealed crown or the cement just will kills all the grms and do the job ?

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Clean tooth under crown

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Clean tooth under crown

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