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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

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

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

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

Hello Sir/Mam, I see while cleaning my teeth that there are some strains in my molar teeth. Also I have tartar in my teeth. Please do suggest what I can do next. Thanks & Regards Girish

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The stains on your molar teeth can occur due to extrinsic staining, plaque accumulation, certain foods/beverages, tobacco use, or sometimes due to changes within the tooth itself. Tartar (calculus) is ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I have recurring dark brown/black stains across my teeth over the last 6 months. I do not smoke, drink alcohol, carbonated beverages, tea, or coffee, and I brush regularly. History: Had scaling done previously. A past procedure left me with tooth sensitivity and concern about enamel wear, making me hesitant about aggressive ultrasonic sc

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Mostly these are chromogenic stains but by viewing your oral cavity there is also calculus present Are you sure that you don’t smoke or chew tobacco? ...  Read More

I have yellowish teeth even I after brushing my teeth i have used sensodyne,Colgate,dabar, etc can you pls tell me what paste should I use to remove my yellow stains

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The important thing to understand is that brushing doesn’t necessarily make your natural tooth colour white. The yellowish teeth could be due to two reasons. One is surface staining from tea, coff ...  Read More

Being an indian and eating food filled with turmeric daily, which one is better for my teeth, whitening or just getting it cleaned every 6 months ?

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Get it cleaned every six months to one year ...  Read More

My front teeth have developed black stains due to iron deposits. Even after getting cleaning or scaling done, the stains come back again within one or two months. Is there any alternative way to remove these stains without regular scaling? I would like to know if there are any painless options, laser treatments, orcomposte bonding other modern tech

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Hi This type of black staining due to iron deposits is quite common.Even after cleaning, it can come back because the root cause is still present. Tooth Scaling is the best and safest way to remove i ...  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

Pediatrician has prescribed iron syrup for my daughter because she has borderline ferritin levels. But after taking the iron syrup, her teeth are becoming black/stained. What should I do? How can I avoid these black stains?

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Hello Basically these stains caused by iron supplements are harmless. Only if you don't want the teeth look this way,you can visit a dentist and get her scaling done. Iron supplements for her ferritin ...  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

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

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