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Causes of Grey Lines on Veneers 1 Year Post Op?

Tania Sm
Hi, I had 8 veneers placed on my upper teeth about 12 month ago. Recently I started noticing grey lines near the gum line which made veneers look darker than they were. When I went for a second opinion to the different dentist, she said veneers were not bonded properly and moreover, the shape of them not smooth enough under the gum line which creates a "shelf" for bacteria to grow (x-ray showed no cavity under veneers though). Could this be a cause of these gray rims near the gum line?

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