Posts Tagged ‘dark gum line’

There’s a dark line showing on the gum line, does this mean my crown needs replacing?

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012
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Hi, can a cerec job be done on worn crown to restore the layer. or do a veneer or cosmetic bonding? or have to redo the crown? How long does a cerec crown last, 10-15 years? and how much does it cost? what is the main difference between cerec and veneer beside 1 sitting done?My crown look faky and there are dark line on the gum edge. It is metal fused. Pls be specific and detail cause i need more advise to make a real decision on my teeth, thank you

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Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

My gums are turning a dark greyish blue black. I do smoke. Is there something wrong?

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
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About a year ago I noticed my lower gums by my four front teeth were turning a dark greyish blue black color. I do smoke. My teeth nor gums are not sensitive or painful but recently I noticed my upper gums around my front teeth are now changing to this color too. Is this something I should be very worried about like cancer or is it from smoking?,
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Dr Sunita Verma Sparkle Dental Boutique 311 Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AT Web: www.sparkledentalboutique.co.uk Tel: 020 8567 4344 View My Profile Dr Verma

I’m worried that I have paid for a certain type of material, but have got another. What can I do?

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
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Hi, I’ve had 3 crowns fitted the first was metal based layered with porcelain – this was ok but I had a dark gum line. So I decided to have the next 2 crowns ‘all ceramic’ to avoid this dark line, but the dark gum line is even worse with the ceramic crowns. After reading up about crowns on the web and something a stand in dentist said at my practice I’m wondering if I’ve paid for ceramic but got the cheaper metal and porcelain crowns. Please advise.,
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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore