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I can see my natural tooth which is still alive in the margin between my crown and gum line, no decay on margin, does it need to be replaced asap?
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Not necessarily: Replacement would be indicated if there was an open margin, decay, or aesthetics were an issue. Was the tooth examined by your dentist? Only they can determine if the margins are intact.
Answered 8/3/2016
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