Q. I have recently gone to an NHS dentist for a crown fitting ( at the side) At the time of my consultation I asked if the crown would be procelain and I was told Yes, ( I had said I would pay extra for porcelain if necessary) I found when I arrived home that I have a large black dot on the underside of my tooth and a big black mark at the back.I will be complaining to the Dentist next week as I look as if I have a rotten tooth which needs filling. Have you heard of this type of situation before? Surely this is unacceptable – especially as I have had all my fillings replaced with white ones ( not at this dentist I might add) Many Thanks 

A. The black mark will be the metal of the inside of the  crown showing through. This is used if the b ite is too tight for metal and porcelain. It doesn’t look great so if you are particularly self conscious you mat need to have the crown replaced.

Dr Andrew Moore
Advance Dental Clinic
Clinical Director
www.advancedentalclinic.com
Tel: 01245 268 494
104 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford Essex
CM2 0JG

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