{"id":277,"date":"2024-08-07T15:50:31","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T15:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshdentalpa.com\/blog\/?p=277"},"modified":"2024-09-09T16:50:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T16:50:32","slug":"black-lined-your-dental-crown-could-reveal-more-than-you-want","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshdentalpa.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/07\/black-lined-your-dental-crown-could-reveal-more-than-you-want\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Lined: Your Dental Crown Could Reveal More Than You Want"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you first meet someone new, you don\u2019t need to tell them everything about you right away. Some things they can learn with time and trust, but some secrets they never need to know. When it comes to your smile, it should be friendly and warm, but it doesn\u2019t need to reveal its past to everyone who sees it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a black line starts to show around your dental crown<\/a>, you might as well be holding a sign that says in bold letters, \u201cOne of my teeth has a prosthetic.\u201d You probably don\u2019t want to advertise that! To more fully understand how this happens and how to avoid it, keep reading the content below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Reason for This Black Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you see a black line forming around the gumline of your dental crown, the issue becomes obvious: your dental crown has metal in it, and it is showing. In certain cases, such as for a molar that needs extra strength, a crown may consist of porcelain fused to metal, which has a dark silvery material at the base. Usually the gum tissue covers this metallic area, but it can become exposed as a result of one of these causes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum Recession<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With age, harsh brushing, or gum disease, gums can start to pull back from your teeth, revealing the roots or, in this case, the metallic base of your crown. In this situation, it\u2019s best to work closely with your dentist to identify the cause of your gum recession and possible treatments that can help your appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Problem with Crown Fit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, each dental crown is fabricated specifically for one tooth. As a result, it should fit properly and be sized correctly. However, traditional dental impressions can be inaccurate, resulting in a dental crown that doesn\u2019t fit like it should. Fortunately, dentists who use a digital impression system can avoid this possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solutions for a Black Line Around Your Dental Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To correct a black line appearing at the base of your dental crown and sharing your secret with everyone who sees your smile, you and your dentist may need to take these measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n