After your dentist first placed your dental crown, you probably loved the way it enhanced your smile and restored your tooth’s function. Now, however, you’ve noticed that the crown doesn’t quite look the way it used to. A thin black line has appeared around its edge. Does that mean something is wrong with the crown? Or worse, does it mean something is wrong with the underlying tooth? The answer to both questions is probably no. In this post, we discuss what black lines around dental crowns in Allen might mean and what you can do to restore your smile’s natural appearance.
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