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Recurring Iron stain in front teeth
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 technologies available to clean front teeth stains in bangalore. It looks very bad when I talk, almost like tobacco stains.
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Mam,these stains are because of chromogenic bacteria.Regular cleaning -scaling is needed to clean them up.Recurrence is common in this kind of stains.
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Scaling at regular intervals
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follow up with your dentist at regular intervals
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The black stains are because of the iron supplements but as the image shows,yellow deposits are plaque and calculus, and your teeth are showing signs of crowding or pathologic migration or overlapping.
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Were your teeth this way from beginning?If not
ask your dentist to evaluate the cause.
Why are your lower teeth depositing tarter.Is there any restoration done previously?
Knowing the cause will help you decide better.
So then you ll be able to clean your teeth properly.
Also further crowding can be prevented by early intervention.
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Black marginal stains are temporary and with scaling they must not bother you.
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Madam, these stains will be there as long as you are consuming iron supplements.
No matter how many times you get them cleaned,once the supplement is finished then cleaning and polishing will help
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dilute the drug in juice, consume it in very small volume with straw and swallow immediately so there is no contact with teeth.
rinse immediately with water, and brushing twice a day.
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Thanks for sharing Pic!
This is Chromogenic bacteria staining.
Unfortunately there is a high incidence of them recuring !
Diet modification and regular scaling and polishing helps.
Also sips of water after tea/coffee and meals/snacks have proven to be beneficial.
Teeth whitening is another option to consider .
Hope that helps!
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Hello, iron supplement stains are common
Since scaling only provides a temporary fix for you, we need to look at why the stains return so quickly.
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I recommend a professional Air Polishing session (using a prophy jet), which is often more effective for deep extrinsic stains than regular scaling. If the stains are very deep, composite veneering or bonding on the front surface can provide a long-term aesthetic solution.
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Try drinking your iron supplements with a straw to avoid direct contact with front teeth, and rinse your mouth immediately after every use.
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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 it. Laser won’t help much and composite bonding is only needed in severe cases. With proper brushing and regular cleaning. We can control it effectively
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You can visit for a check-up so we can guide you better.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
Hello.
These stains will keep on depositing if you continue with iron supplements
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Dr. Debaleena Deb
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Guwahati
This is a side effect of ironsupplements and will keep on recurring
The best way is to get scaling done / teeth whitening ( i.e bleaching )
Also there are bleaching strips available ..can use those
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please get physical consulation done
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