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What Causes Grey Coloration Of Teeth Below Bottom Retainer?

I have had a bottom retainer in my mouth for years. I have noticed that my teeth below my bottom retainer are turning grey there. I just got my bottom retainer removed today. I haven't gone to the dentist in years. My orthodontist told me to see a doctor as soon as possible. I cant get in to see a doctor till march of next year. Why are bottom four front teeth where my bottom retainer was it. Why is it turning grey there?
Fri, 12 Dec 2014
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Thank you for consulting HCM .
The greyish /greyish-red/blackish/bluish discoloration of teeth is due to the blood vessels supplying the tooth being necrosed or stagnated , due to which the teeth looses its vitality and discolors . the color of the teeth changes due to the reduced blood components and their products .
I Advice you to visit an oral physician whi will evaluate the vitality of those discolored teeth ,which were probably discolored by infection or undue pressure of the retainer . take care.
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What Causes Grey Coloration Of Teeth Below Bottom Retainer?

Hi Thank you for consulting HCM . The greyish /greyish-red/blackish/bluish discoloration of teeth is due to the blood vessels supplying the tooth being necrosed or stagnated , due to which the teeth looses its vitality and discolors . the color of the teeth changes due to the reduced blood components and their products . I Advice you to visit an oral physician whi will evaluate the vitality of those discolored teeth ,which were probably discolored by infection or undue pressure of the retainer . take care.