severe toothache --> dentist: there's bacteria and root canal therapy needed. But the gum of my other tooth (after a root canal therapy) , turned black with a black margin. It has a gold crown, I can' remember if the gum turned black before or after the crown. I was told that getting a gold crown is safe and will not incur black gum. tooth will turn weak the gum black after therapy? why did my other crowned tooth gum turned black? is there any way of treating the blackened gum? thank you !
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December 24, 2013
Answer: Would root canal therapy make the tooth black and brittle?
When crowns are set, they are cemented with materials that are chemicals, that are special for teeth, but still chemicals, there is always a chance to have a pulp inflamed once the crowns are set, not necessary all of them, could be one, or all, this is the pain that provably you...
Hello,I'm sorry that you are in pain. I suggest you get immediate attention; due to the gum condition there's not only inflammation but also trapped bacteria. Root canals are not that expensive, and they can be performed in 1 appointment, post and core, with a porcelain crown,would be...
Splinting the crowns together will work well, but it is guaranteed to fail at some point. Because they are front teeth, the crowns will have to conform tightly with your gums - for this reason you will not be able to clean in between the teeth well, no matter how much you try. Eventually this...