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Why is my gum GREY around my crown?
A tell-tale grayish or dark border where the tooth meets the gum. This dark line is unsightly, and for many people, it’s a clear indicator that they’ve had dental work done. So why do so many people experience this issue? Well, typically, it’s caused by a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown.
Why do crowns turn black at gum line?
Why There’s a Line Around Your Gum Line This blackline surrounding your gum occurs because light, which can pass through natural teeth, is unable to pass through the crown’s metal, makes the crown’s porcelain fusion look darker, and restricts the amount of light in the root and gum areas.
Why is my gum receding around my crown?
Receding gums around the crown can indicate a bruxism habit, be a sign of gum disease, or an ill-fitting crown. Inflammation, pain, and odd smells can all be signs of tooth decay under the crown or gum disease. If your crown is loose, damaged, or has fallen out, you need to seek dental care as soon as possible.
What causes GREY gums?
Grey Gums. If you have gums that appear grey or have a grey-colored film on the surface, you may have a weakened immune system. This weakened immune system is directly the result of bacterial growth, but the roots of the bacterial growth can differ. Grey gums are often associated with smoking.
Do porcelain crowns discolour?
Yes, crowns can stain with time however their level of staining is usually less significant vs. natural teeth. Porcelain crowns may stain overtime when exposed to coffee, red wine or smoking.
Can crowns cover receding gums?
Treatment. If a patient starts to suffer receding gums around a dental crown, help is available. The dentist can evaluate the patient’s needs and intervene before the crown is seriously affected.
Can a crown cover gum recession?
Treatment. If a patient starts to suffer receding gums around a dental crown, help is available. The dentist can evaluate the patient’s needs and intervene before the crown is seriously affected. More effective oral hygiene can stop recession.
How do you fix a receding gum crown?
The method used depends on the cause and its extent, but the two main treatment techniques for addressing gum recession are either by gum veneers (removable plastic veneer which skirts around the crown margins Fig 1) or by gum graft surgery (along with some contouring of tooth edges Fig 2).
What does discoloration of gums mean?
Gum color varies from person to person. Black gums and other changes in gum color can be caused by a medical condition, medication, smoking, or other lifestyle factors. The gums are tough tissues that surround and hold the teeth in place. They can range in color from red or pink to brown or black.
How do I get rid of the black line on my crown?
The best way to eliminate that unattractive dark line is to replace the crown. In most cases, we can use a dental crown that is entirely made of porcelain, which looks completely natural. Today’s dental porcelain is also very strong, so you will not be sacrificing any strength with a crown that is free of metal.