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Black spot on Teeth

2015-12-17 10:41:27
My one front upper teeth has a small black spot near the gum, doesn't seem to go away. I got my dentist appointment day after tomorrow, but any idea on what it is ?
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It cud be just a stain or caries on tooth. Stain will go by scaling n polishing If its Caries,it will be eliminated and area can be filled with tooth color material/ composite filling.

Answered2015-12-18 02:56:12

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In short my answer is- It is nothing but a cavity

Answered2016-01-10 10:49:35

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