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What would cause grey/green discoloration around a composite filling thats just a few months old? no pain and other fillings look fine.
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Discoloration: Indicates margins of the restoration are leaking, and decay a distinct poseibility. Please see a Dentist soon to prevent further break-down.
Answered 3/20/2019
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