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Tooth discolouration
My upper 2nd premolar start discolour brown just on surface what is this and what is treatment it just on surface no whole
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Brown colour can be a discolouration, depending upon your food habit what you eat, on iopa x ray can determine exact what it is.
Next Steps
please do visit your dentist
Health Tips
maintain good oral hygiene, proper brushing using floss
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Tooth discoloration can be due to various reasons. It can be due to the beginning of caries (tooth decay) or due to staining.
You will require a clinical examination and x-ray of the tooth.
Please visit a dentist for definite diagnosis and treatment.
Health Tips
Maintain proper oral hygiene. Brush twice daily using the correct brushing technique. Use a floss. Rinse your mouth after every meal. Maintain proper tongue hygiene.
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Discoloration can be due to various causes. Prolonged staining of teeth would also make it appear as brown. Also tooth decay might also make it appear as brownish.
Next Steps
Please visit your nearest dentist for a full mouth check up to find out the actual cause for the discoloration and follow appropriate treatment.
Health Tips
If it's symptomatic (sensitivity/pain), please don't ignore it for long. Neglect will only increase the cost of treatment.
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It's because of dental decay or caries.
Next Steps
just get it evaluated by clinical examination by dentist & treatment accordingly.
Health Tips
maintain oral hygiene by following proper brushing technique with fluoride containing toothpaste .
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