ScaredGal,
It is typical for the dentin of the tooth to be a yellow, gray or brown color. When a tooth is prepped for a crown, the areas where the enamel is drilled away the dentin becomes visible. So that is most likely what you are seeing. Brown color on a tooth does not always indicate decay.
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by ScaredGal
I had a crown done on a molar on july 2 , I asked for a mirror so I could watch and I noticed a brown spot on the tooth after prep , I said whats that decay still there for , its suppose to be decay free , dentist said it's not decay , I forgot what he called it and told me it is not an issue , has anyone ever heard of a brown spot that's not decay , I still have the temp crown on and am thinking of getting a second opinion on this brown spot , I was on valium at the time and I didn't question him more like I normally would have for total peace of mind
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