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Why my one year baby have some blackness on his teeth.. He is still one year. Please tell me about this

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Can you please share the photographs for better diagnosis? As the blackish discolouration can be due to caries. ...  Read More

THE UPPER BOTTOM OF MY TEETH WHERE I USED TO KEEP COOL LIP..THE PLACE TURNED BLACK.... WHAT IT WILL CAUSE...

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Black triangles in lower teeth only . Have worn braces abt 4 years back . Is it a serious issue . Can crooked lower teeth cause gum between 2 teeth to be loose . This problem is only in lower front two teeth .

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There are deposits in between your teeth,use dental floss to clean in between your teeth.Generally due to tight contact between the adjacent teeth,it is not possible to reach the in between region thr ...  Read More

My baby have 4 teeth in total. 2 front upside and 2 downside. She has a black coloring on one of the front teeth at backside. It is not visible from front though. What should I do to get rid of that? And what is the cause of this?

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Dental examination should begin, immediately when the first tooth begins to appear in the oral cavity. Roughly at 6months of age. Please see a local dentist every 6months To keep any dental concerns u ...  Read More

This is how my gum turned black ..under the silver filled teeth and its causing discomfort while eating please suggest me why this happened And how to cure it .. There is no swelling nothing The gum is just black ..

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You have developed a condition called amalgam tattoo. This condition will be cured only after replacing your amalgam with another dental filling material. Please visit dentist and get it replaced. ...  Read More

My son is 22 month old, from last one month his teeth are lightly black. Kindly help in this , why is this so

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Early Blakish teeth May be indicative of Early Childhood Caries which is caused due to bottle feeding of the child. ...  Read More

My teeth became black & rough due to smoking.U s scalling is good for teeth ??if yes then how many setting us required?

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Scaling and in fact polishing is a primary preventive measure to remove and limit the progress of deposits like calculus and plaque present on the surface of the teeth. Not at all harmful to the teeth ...  Read More

Recently i have black particles between teeth and also in my teeth crevices . what is the solution ?

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Hi.. Please go in for a professional cleaning o your teeth.. that should help you!! ...  Read More

The shape of my teeths are not flat its rough ...it seems to getting black on the moral and cannines .

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Visit a dentist. The black may be cavities or deposits. You required cleaning and after clinic check up.if any cavities filling s has to be done ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, i have some blackness in my bottom teeth from many years which is constantly as it is , i have never gone for teeth cleaning till now so should i go for it ? Is it necessary to do that? Also i have attached image is this can be solve by proper teeth cleaning by a dentist ? Is there any pain and demerit for going for teeth cleaning?

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Hello There are no demerits of scaling. As you have said you've never got the cleaning done and the image shows deposits which won't get removed without professional cleaning. These can be seen in bet ...  Read More

My daughter has borderline ferritin, so the pediatrician prescribed an iron syrup. Since starting it, her teeth have developed black stains. What can I do to prevent or reduce the staining?

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Hai Avoid clenching of teeth to the spoon of syrup It will improve while brushing teeth and donot stop iron syrup Darkening of teeth is temporary ...  Read More

Why there is teeth gap coming in between 2 teeth front and black dot I am attaching both out and inside pic

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This looks like the gums have receded a bit below their normal position so you need to work on your gum health . ...  Read More

I am seeking a professional opinion regarding several oral health concerns. Despite brushing twice daily, I have persistent black stains and significant tartar buildup, particularly around my lower teeth. I also have severely overcrowded teeth and a misaligned bite, which makes it difficult to clean certain areas effectively. I have been hesitant

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You need too go for braces, firstly scaling is required and then braces are highly recommend in ur case ...  Read More

How to remove black strains for teeth .any easy way to remove this at home.aby easy way please suggest

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You really can't do that at home . Also don't try any misleading procedure shown at social media for pearly white teeth because most of the time people end up damaging their teeth trying such things. ...  Read More

Black stains on edges of teeth ,even after doing scaling within 1 month blackness on teeth appear again Dentist have told it might be due to deficiency of vitamin, mineral.consult a general physician.

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Can help you , kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper examination and further management ...  Read More

My teeth are yellowish or black spots as well, with some spaces of teeth eaten out as well, Does this mean that I can never get braces, with weak teeth, or braces is still possible?

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For braces teeth needs to be in a sound shape however sometimes it only seems to be in such condition and in reality it's still good for braces to go.So it's better to consult an orthodontist soon and ...  Read More

Suddenly noticing black spot inside mouth on cheeks, no pain nothing, what's the cause..I had two pfm teeth in front, one year ago these were placed

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Hello Please share the picture for proper diagnosis ...  Read More

These are on surface of my teeth. Should I use fluoride toothpaste? What is it can anyone help me pls

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Hello Please visit the dentist for the cleaning ...  Read More

Hard black bony / teeth like growth in bottom gums at the end right hand side it is painless and black in color. The cheek tissue and gums near it are a little swollen and painful.

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Hello Can you please share the picture? It might be probably the wisdom tooth you’re talking about ...  Read More

I am on ART therapy, and taking medicine for HIV since last 4 months. Now my teeth are turning black even I do twice brush and mouthwash

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Need few more details Kindle consult ...  Read More

I have black lines on my teeth,from 3 to 4 years, is there anything to worry about. Please suggest some oral hygiene tips. What kind of tooth brush and tooth paste should we use?

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Observing the stains on your teeth, it is possible that they result from the use of herbal-based toothpaste, as some formulations may contribute to gradual staining. I recommend switching to a non-her ...  Read More

I have done scaling 1 month back still the black stains coming come even after proper brushing.Is teeth whitening treatment good for the extrinsic black stains on the teeth.

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Hello For extrinsic stains you need to undergo scaling treatment whenever the stains are accumulated more Teeth whitening usually advised for changing the shade of the teeth whitening won't help you ...  Read More

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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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 ( crow ...  Read More

I have black lines on back teeth near gums. I got scaling and cleaning done from the dentist. But he left certain lines saying it would hurt the gum. It has been 1 month. It has come back all over again. I'm so worried now. What to do?

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Hello! These are iron stains Kindly visit near by dental surgeon for cleaning once in every 6 months. It dsnt harm ...  Read More

Hi docs, My son is now 16 Months old. He has around 10 teeth now and some black strain is visible in his teeth. We are brushing him using a silicon brush but not using any toothpaste. Is it fine or do we need to worry or need to start using pastes. Can someone recommend it. Also do i need to go to a ped or dentist for the black strain in his teeth.

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Are you giving your child any iron supplements? ...  Read More

I had fungal infection in 2019 and earlier. I cured it with several kind of ointment and got relief. But now I'm suffering from dark black spot caused by this . The spot is in underarms and private areas . What should i use to get rid of these spots completely.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Can front teeth problems cause jaw pain or headaches?

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Yes, problems with your front teeth can cause jaw pain or headaches. Issues such as misaligned teeth, a bad bite (malocclusion), or tooth grinding (bruxism) can strain the jaw muscles and temporomandi ...  Read More

What are the potential causes of front teeth sticking out?

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Front teeth sticking out can be caused by several factors, including: 1. **Genetics**: Inherited traits can lead to protruding front teeth. 2. **Dental Misalignment**: Issues with the alignment of te ...  Read More

When should I seek professional dental care for a black spot on my tooth?

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Black spot on the teeth indicates that the tooth is decayed. It has to be treated by a specialist immediately once noticed. ...  Read More

My teeth is black & red . Can u suggest how to clean my black & red teeth . ( due to tobacco) If have any natural treatment available.

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Hello Please share the picture for proper diagnosis Scaling might help if the stains are superficial ...  Read More

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