Why do some people get black lines around their crowns?
This can be due to metal underneath a porcelain crown, or staining at the margin of the crown.
Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Maintain oral hygiene, limit sugary snacks and drinks, use fluoride toothpaste, ensure a balanced diet, and have regular dental check-ups.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to mask minor discolorations on teeth, providing a more uniform and attractive smile.
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of molars that usually appear in late teens or early twenties. They may need removal if they cause problems.
Tooth decay exposes the inner layers of the tooth, making it sensitive to temperature, pressure, or sweets, leading to pain.
Treatments include bonding, crowns, veneers, root canals, or extraction, depending on the severity.
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