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Teeth becoming black on edges

2025-02-02 10:29:19
Black colour is forming on edges of teeth, done scaling 1 month back,.again blackness forming even after taking oral cleaning.
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The black stains are due to extrinsic staining of teeth which is caused by dietry factors like tea, coffee
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Brushing twice daily

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Hello Follo right brushing technique which might help you get rid of stains and reduce the factors causing stains

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It looks like case of extrinsic staining Can be due to dietary factors i.e coffee , tea 2. Regular use of mouthwashes  can also leads to staining 3. Brushing techniques 4. Alignment of teeth ( crowding) etc 5. Supplementary vitamins
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do regular brushing adv   scaling after 6 months from the dentist limiting dietary factors , if they are cause

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Black stains are the extrinsic stains caused by poor oral hygiene, smoking , and certain coloured foods and drinks .
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Proper brushing technique can reduce it
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Scaling (cleaning) should be done one in a 6months

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Hi, Are you taking any iron supplements?

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