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I feel like cleaning my teeth for I have stain due to chewing of tobacco, I need to overcome n stop chewing tobacco

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Tobacco chewing had never done any good. A good cleaning and bleaching might want to make it give it up. ...  Read More

I have stopped completely the bad habit of chewing smokeless tobacco which was there from last 20yrs. Now I want to clean my teeth which are stained. Actually inside it is more stain. How to do that. Should I go for airflow clean? How much it cost? Is it painful? Whether it will clean my teeth completely?

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a scaling will do and sometimes whitening procedure has to be done based on severity. its not that painful ... it may require more than one sitting..whitening toothpaste can be recommended based the s ...  Read More

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I just wanted to clean my teeth the stain occurred due to chewing tobacco in which way I can clean it

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Sir, U shall get your teeth cleaned from your nearby dentist by the method of ultrasonic scaling to get your stains removed. ...  Read More

Can battery operated brushes be useful in cleaning stains or black dot on Molars or pre-molars teeths?

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U have a cavity , you need to visit a dentist to take care of it ...  Read More

Have blackish stains around intersection of my teeth, unable to clean them by brushing, what should I do

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Kindly visit a dentist and do a professional cleaning with polishing ...  Read More

I have got stained teeth due to tobacco usage. I want to get it cleaned. Which basic treatment should I go for?

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U should definitely go for scaling and polishing and avoid tobacco usage for future maintainence. ...  Read More

Need to clean my teeth for stains removal. Also there a bit of pain in one of the teeth. Otherwise teeth are fine.

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Sure u can go ahead with cleaning and polishing but pain is something that needs to be evaluated on site. ...  Read More

Even with normal hygiene and regular cleaning my two front lower teeth keep getting stains. I have had this problem for years, i do not know why, I do not smoke.

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That stains are plaque and calculus deposit; which are removed by scaling. After oral prophylaxis, it will never seen again when you maintain oral hygiene ; So please keep it. ...  Read More

I've staining problem for my front two teeths,I have to regularly clean them from a dentist but I fear visiting a dentist in this covid situation. Please help me with some medicines or home remedy to get rid of these stains.

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These stains will not go by any home remedies.If you have any bad habits then you have to stop the habits.You have to visit Dentist and get them cleaned. ...  Read More

I have stains on my teeth since childhood,which are not getting cleaned by regular brushing. Are there any ways to get it cleaned?

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If external stains, scaling is treatment of choice. Internal stains can be removed by bleaching of teeth. ...  Read More

Sir, I have had diabetes since last 10 years, my side two teeth are missing due to decay, I need to know can I do the tooth implants also cleaning I need to do. i am avoiding the same as my sugar level is avg 190mg/dl. pls advise me

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Hello You can plan for implant once your sugar level are normal. You can take a consent from physician before surgery ...  Read More

Small teeth ones dentist said it is stain 3 months back since then nothing changed big teeth few lines where there he did not say anything after asking he said chill don't take so much of stress its nothing. Size did not change but few more lines appeared

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A lot of time they turn into pit and fissure cavities which seem light from outside but go deep inside. The picture resembles something like that, so the best option is to get it explored with a drill ...  Read More

My son is 2 years old. I noticed some yellowishness on his teeth and a bit of oral smell, despite brushing 2 times a day. He is using non-fluoride Colgate toothpaste suitable for 0-2 year olds. 1)What can I do to reduce yellowness on his teeth and oral smell. 2) Is it safe to introduce fluoride based. He is using non-fluoride Colgate toothpaste cu

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Hi! Thank you for sharing your concern — it’s completely understandable to feel worried when you notice something unusual in your little one’s mouth. Mild yellowing and slight oral s ...  Read More

My teeth has become yellowish and there are yellow stains in the teeth .. what will be the procedure to whiten the teeth and kindly share rough estimate of cost...

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Teeth can be whiten by scaling and polishing. Most of the times scaling + polishing is enough for teeth whitening. Sometimes even bleaching is needed to remove stains which are not getting away by sca ...  Read More

I have got my dental cleaning done a week ago. I still feel sensitivity in my teeth and a Lil jaw pain. Also I have ulcers in my mouth post the cleaning procedure Been using Rexidin gel and Vantej toothpaste as told by the doctor. How long would the sensitivity persist? Any other tablets or gels to be used? Awaiting response.

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Hello ma'am , if the sensitivity is persisting post scaling what you can do is apply the toothpaste ( vantej ) or use a de-sensitizing toothpaste( thermokind kf ) on all the teeth for a couple of minu ...  Read More

I want to get rid of these teeth stains I want to make it whiter as it lowers my confidence in front of people, it has become an insecurity for me . And no i DON'T EAT GUTKHA OR PAN OR ANYTHING ELSE . But I drink tea in the evening It was whiter but from last month it has become like this I don't know what to do PLEASE SUGGEST HOME REMEDY OR IF

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Hi, Visit a dentist and get a professional cleaning done. ...  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

I have had moderate to severe fluorosis stains on my teeth since childhood. I tried many homemade remedies to remove them, but nothing worked. In 2021, I consulted a dentist who told me that the stains cannot be removed and suggested zirconia crowns, which would involve cutting my natural teeth and placing permanent white caps. I would like to know

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While some flurosis stains can be successfully eliminated by bleaching too but it still it has limitations. If you want a clear pearly white tooth then veneers are the best option for flurosis. Venee ...  Read More

I have black stains on my molars ( both side) basically lower last tooth both side ... there is no pain but I confused ... even one of the dentist recommend for filling nd cleaning or restoration something...

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Black stains on molars could be due to either external factors like chromogenic bacteria, dietary habits, or internal issues like early caries. Since there is no pain, it may be a superficial stain or ...  Read More

My teeth is stained more than 5 year yellow lining and and some crippled also receding gum too what should I do for that...

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If light yellowish and calculus scaling is preferred sir ...  Read More

My teeth have been stained and receding gum also happened what should I do with my teeth implant or something else and what is the cost of implant

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Hello Can you please share the picture to know the level of gum recession ...  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

Few weeks before I had dental checkup and they suggested me for teeth cleaning to remove plaque from my teeth.

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Hello Please follow the same ...  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 a having this black stains on teeth... I a not a smoker/drinker no bad habits. Why is it happening and How to correct it and remove stains?

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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

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

Hello respected doctors, how to clean ear wax? can i clean with ear buds or any drops available to clean ear wax... please mention drops name for cleaning ears 🙂

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Plz use soliwax ear drops - 4 drops thrice daily for 5 days and do visit the ENT clinic for proper cleaning... ...  Read More

I recently got cleaning and polishing done for my teeth. The person at the clinic also did did it on my front incisor which i had replaced years ago ( Zirconia cap) and now that tooth has rough grooves which seem to be collecting more dirt and stains. When i went had gone for cleaning before this the other dentist had skipped scaling that tooth.

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Hello Not all dentist recommend scaling on capping but If rough grooves were left after scaling, it’s possible that the cleaning process caused minor abrasions on the crown surface. Polishing c ...  Read More

Can tobacco use cause brown stains on teeth and tongue?

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Dear Patient, Yes tobacco does contribute as a factor causing yellowing and brown stains on the teeth. It is known that it is advisable not to smoke or chew tobacco as may it cause oral cancer. Ple ...  Read More

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