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    Sep 3, 2013, 04:35 AM
    Should I put a crown over a #5 gum pocket?
    I have a back molar with a cracked filling that needs a crown. It happens that that tooth has a #5 gum pocket. Is it OK to put a crown on that tooth or should I take care of the gum first?
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    Sep 3, 2013, 04:55 AM
    What does your dentist say ?
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    Sep 3, 2013, 05:16 AM
    I'd see a periodontist about the gum pocket first.
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    Sep 3, 2013, 05:27 AM
    They will probably want to address the gum issue first. That is a pretty deep pocket beside the tooth. But, yes, there is a natural progression to these procedures and a professional will determine this.
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