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- What causes teeth to turn black?
- What are the symptoms of black teeth?
- How can black teeth be treated?
- What is the outlook for black teeth?
What gives teeth color?
Black teeth can be a symptom of underlying dental disease that shouldn’t be ignored. Teeth normally range in color from white to whitish-yellow and whitish-gray. Teeth take on the tone of white due to the amount of calcium present in the enamel. Enamel is the hard, outer covering of the teeth.
Teeth that turn black are usually due to one of two common types of causes: extrinsic or intrinsic.
•Extrinsic: Extrinsic damage comes from the outside of the teeth. This includes staining, tartar, or other damage that affects the outer dental enamel.
•Intrinsic: Intrinsic damage starts on the inside and progresses outward. This occurs when a condition within the tooth causes decay and damage.
Typically, a tooth will not turn black overnight. Instead, it will happen over time. Ideally, a person can see a dentist before the damage becomes too great. Some of the common extrinsic and intrinsic causes of black teeth include:
•Cavities. Cavities are caused by bacteria that destroy dental enamel, leaving small holes behind. These holes can take on a dark appearance.
•Dental restoration. Fillings and crowns that contain amalgam, particularly silver sulfide, can cause teeth to appear black in color.
Black teeth may start as spots on the teeth that appear brown or gray in color. These spots may then progress to black. Other times, a person will have what appears to be black, pinpoint-like areas at the top of the teeth, just below the gum line. This appearance is common in children who have black teeth.
Common sites for black tartar on the teeth are on the inside of the front lower teeth or the outside of the molars. Black teeth may develop holes in areas where the tooth enamel has been destroyed.
A person cannot usually remedy black teeth even with the best at-home care. Instead, black teeth require the attention of a dental professional. A dentist will examine your teeth, determine the underlying causes of your black teeth, and recommend treatments. You can connect to a dentist in your area using the Healthline FindCare tool.
If black tartar is the underlying cause, a dentist may try to remove the tartar using special tools. These include hand scalers that are specially designed to scrape plaque and tartar from the teeth. Sometimes, a dentist may need to use special vibrating instruments that can break apart the tartar. These are known as ultrasonic instruments.
If your dentist is able to intervene early enough to save a tooth, it is important that you adopt good dental hygiene habits to prevent stains, tartar, or decay from forming again. Examples of these habits include:
•using a fluoridated toothpaste and brushing your teeth at least twice daily
•flossing or using an interdental brush at least once a day
•making regular dentist visits as recommended by your dentist (this may be anywhere from every four to six months, some people with severe decay may need to make an appointment more often)
•eating a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains (sugary beverages and foods should be avoided because sugar attracts decay-causing bacteria)
•Avoiding chronic dry mouth that can occur due to taking certain medications or having an underlying condition that causes dry mouth (saliva and moisture whisk away harmful bacteria, so a person with a dry mouth is more likely to have decay)
- Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNA
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Jul 27, 2021 · Gray teeth are discolored teeth. They stand out and can detract from a person’s smile. Discoloration in the teeth is not only in the gray spectrum but also occurs as black, brown, blue, green, orange, pink, red, and yellow tones.
