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What Causes Teeth Blackening Under The Gums?
I am 29 year old and 3 of my teeth right under the gum line are turning black. I have never had any cavites or major problems with my teeth. I am a smoker so I thought maybe that could have something to do with it. Does this mean that the tooth is dead?
Wed, 9 Jul 2014
Hi Sir,
Blackening of tooth near the gumline can be because of
1. Hard calculus deposit for a long time which was unnoticed or
2.Less chance to be a smoking stain since it usually involves more than three teeth
3.Tooth decay which involves root of the tooth also
4.Tooth wearout near the gumline which acquired stain
Whatever may be the reason for your blackening , your tooth is absolutely not dead until you have any pain or swelling in relation to it.So dont worry at all.Still it is treatable.
Hope your query is answered.Please dont haesitate to contact me for further queries.
Blackening of tooth near the gumline can be because of
1. Hard calculus deposit for a long time which was unnoticed or
2.Less chance to be a smoking stain since it usually involves more than three teeth
3.Tooth decay which involves root of the tooth also
4.Tooth wearout near the gumline which acquired stain
Whatever may be the reason for your blackening , your tooth is absolutely not dead until you have any pain or swelling in relation to it.So dont worry at all.Still it is treatable.
Hope your query is answered.Please dont haesitate to contact me for further queries.
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Hi sir,
Blackening of your teeth near the gumline may be because of
1.Hard calculus deposits for a long time which was unnoticed
2.Less chance to be smoking stain since it usually involves more than three teeth
3.Tooth decay which involves root of the tooth also.
4.Tooth wearout at the gumline due to vigorous brushing or excessive biting force or night grinding of teeth.Tooth wearout would have acquired stains.
Whatever might be the reason for blackening, Your tooth is absolutely not dead until you develop pain or swelling in relation to the teeth.No need to worry at all.Still it is treatable.
Hope your query is answered.Please dont hesitate to contact me for further doubts.
Blackening of your teeth near the gumline may be because of
1.Hard calculus deposits for a long time which was unnoticed
2.Less chance to be smoking stain since it usually involves more than three teeth
3.Tooth decay which involves root of the tooth also.
4.Tooth wearout at the gumline due to vigorous brushing or excessive biting force or night grinding of teeth.Tooth wearout would have acquired stains.
Whatever might be the reason for blackening, Your tooth is absolutely not dead until you develop pain or swelling in relation to the teeth.No need to worry at all.Still it is treatable.
Hope your query is answered.Please dont hesitate to contact me for further doubts.
I find this answer helpful
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