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Strain and tartar in molar teeth
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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Stain and tartar requires clinical evaluation and treatment procedure.
Visit dentist for the same.
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maintain oral health
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You need to do scaling and polishing
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The stains you are noticing on the molar teeth may be surface/extrinsic stains, but they can also sometimes be associated with early decay or changes in the tooth surface. Since you also have tartar (calculus), a proper clinical examination is needed to determine the exact cause.
Next Steps
Schedule a dental examination and professional scaling/cleaning to remove the tartar and surface stains.
After cleaning, the molars can be assessed more clearly for cavities, enamel defects, or deeper staining.
If clinically required, your dentist may advise an X-ray to check for decay between the teeth.
Health Tips
Brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste and clean between the teeth regularly.
Avoid trying to scrape tartar or stains yourself, as this can injure the gums or enamel.
Reduce frequent consumption of tea/coffee, tobacco, and other staining substances if applicable.
If you develop pain, sensitivity, swelling, bleeding gums, or a visible hole, please have the tooth examined promptly.
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For the stains u should go for subgingival scaling which means u need to go for cleaning of teeth in clinic. For tartar u need to go for polishing after cleaning. For better results you need to do flossing and maintain hygiene
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Stains and tartar require scaling. Which is professional cleaning of the teeth. Get it done as soon as possible.
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Hlo sir….the stain on your teeth can be because of caries or smoking (if u do so) and other food habits also like tea and coffee.
But as u have not shared the pictures we can’t figure it out alone with the given msg.
For tarter U can go for regular scaling and polishing and also get it checked for caries also if u experience any sensitivity in the molar.
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Visit the dentist get the required treatment done in time.
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U need to go for a regular scaling and polishing from your dentist. The dark stains might be dental caries. Can’t be sure as u have not shared any pictures.
Next Steps
Book an appointment for scaling and polishing.
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Avoid smoking and heavily staining food items.
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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 hardened plaque and cannot be completely removed by regular brushing.
Next Steps
I recommend a professional dental cleaning/scaling to remove the tartar and superficial stains. After examination, your dentist can determine whether the stains require any additional treatment such as polishing or further investigation.
Health Tips
Brush twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth regularly. Avoid trying to scrape tartar off yourself, as this can injure the gums or damage the tooth surface. If the stains do not improve after professional cleaning, get them examined to rule out decay or intrinsic discoloration.
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Dr. Nistha Jain
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10 yrs exp
Mumbai
You can opt for scaling and polishing at a dental clinic which is basically a teeth cleaning procedure done professionally
It will surely help to remove tartar and stains
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
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Hyderabad
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The stains on the teeth can be cleaned by scaling
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