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Black lines on molar
I can see black and dark brown line in the groves of the molar specially 2nd molar of both the sides is it a cavity or just stains . I have attached the x rays .
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Your OPG looks normal!
If you think that food is getting stuck in those teeth or you feel there is a pit there, please get it filled so that it does not progress.
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Use sensodyne pronamel toothpaste for 1-2 months & get a proper dental check up done.
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You can contact me for a consultation too. (online/offline)
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Its normal
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If there is a cavity there definitely will be food lodgment, which is absent in case of superficial stains. Therefore, if you are feeling any food over that tooth then go for a restoration of the same .
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First relate personally by either looking into mirror or checking for food with the help of tooth pick, then visit doctor if any problem felt.
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Look into the mirror while brushing for better cleaning
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Hello
According to OPG it looks normal
Please visit the dentist for physical evaluation
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
From the x-ray shared, the tooth is not seem to be showing signs of decay. Visit a dentist to know if the black and brown spots are stains or start of a tooth decay.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
*OPG looks fine nothing to be worried, all the 2nd molars looks normal,but full mouth x ray will not give complete accuracy.
*Kindly attach normal pic of the tetth.
*If lower thrid molars on either side are hurting get them removed.
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