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You are correct that peroxide should be used to clean this. Do not do this on your own. Have your dentist clean this properly for you when bonding on your permanent crown. Good luck.
There is no way that you, the patient, can fix this, but when the dentist removes the temporary, you are right to think that Hydrogen Peroxide should be used. I find that many dentists don't know about this "trick" and spend a lot of time trying to remove this discoloration.In MY office we use a HIGHLY concentrated H2O2 (commonly used for root canal therapy) as it works very quickly and disinfects the tooth very well. Over the counter forms (is that the 3%?) may work as well, but may not work as fast. If your dentist does not know about this process, be sure to let them know.
If money is not an issue, replacing the gold crown would be the best idea. A bonded restorative material would be the best way to fill the root canal access opening, not mechanically retained amalgam. I wouldn’t worry about having the old crown removed.
No, it’s not a problem. Your endodontist will clean and disinfect the canals as part of the procedure. You will need the tooth to be built up and a new crown done. Your dentist can determine whether or not a post is needed.
Thank you for your question. You should absolutely let your general dentist know. You wouldn't want it to come off, as you may aspirate it or even damage your underlying tooth otherwise. Any amount of time with an improper fitting temporary crown or no crown may affect the fit of your...