{"id":143,"date":"2022-08-19T00:45:23","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T00:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sdentalnj.com\/blog\/?p=143"},"modified":"2022-09-19T00:45:47","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T00:45:47","slug":"causes-and-solutions-black-line-around-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sdentalnj.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/19\/causes-and-solutions-black-line-around-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Have a Black Line Near My Crown?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanA single dental crown<\/a> is the most common restorative procedure used today. A customized cap is fitted over the surface of a tooth above the gum line. Although silver crowns were the go-to solution for decades, various innovations have made them look more natural, like porcelain fused to metal. They contained a metal inner shell covered by porcelain to look like a real tooth. However, over time, a black line around the dental crown can form near the gums. Don\u2019t worry, your dentist has the solution you need to ensure a dark line isn\u2019t the focal point of your smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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What Causes a Black Line Around a Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Black lines can be caused by various factors, which can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n