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Black teeth are a cosmetic dental concern for many people. Having a black tooth can affect one’s smile, appearance, confidence, and esteem. If you have black tooth or teeth, continue reading this post to know everything you need to know about black teeth through answers provided by a dentist in Gurgaon at AK Global Dent for most asked questions related to black teeth.
Why are my teeth turning black?
There are many possible causes for blackness or darkening of your teeth, ranging from simple staining to the death of the teeth. The main causes of having black teeth are:
1. Poor oral hygiene: In the initial stages, having certain food items like red wine and strong-coloured foods or substances like tobacco can stain the teeth. If you are not practising proper oral hygiene routine, you are not removing acid-secreting bacteria daily from your teeth surface with brushing and flossing, the acid will slowly erode your teeth enamel and cause them to decay.
2. When a tooth gets eaten away by acid released from bacteria, it naturally appears black and gives the appearance of a black tooth. The tooth looks rotten and shows that it has not been cared for properly for a considerable period. If this decay is caught early enough, it can be fixed with simple dental filling and tooth cleaning treatment in Gurgaon.
3. The death of a tooth: As suggested by the best dentist in Gurgaon at AK Global Dent, the death of a tooth means the tooth is not receiving proper blood supply. It can happen when there is a mouth injury or trauma to the tooth and chipping of the tooth into the dentine level. A tooth receives its required nutrients through blood and has a natural, healthy colour. When the blood supply is cut, the tooth cannot get its nutrients, so it starts to necrotize, darken, and slowly turn black.
How long does it take for a tooth to turn black?
If a black tooth is caused by decay, the blackness appears over years and if the cause is a trauma or injury to the tooth, the tooth turns black just when its blood supply is cut.
Does a black tooth hurt?
When the tooth’s nerves get damaged, which often occurs due to an injury or decay, the blood supply is cut and the tooth dies. The first sign of a dying tooth is its discoloration, but many patients even experience pain in the dying tooth or surrounding gums. Not every patient having a black tooth has pain associated with it and those who do experience pain may feel it mild or intense.
When the remaining tissue of the tooth gets infected, gums may inflame and aching pain may happen in the area around the tooth’s root. When left untreated, the infection can spread to form an abscess which can lead to near-persistent throbbing pain making daily life activities difficult to perform.
Are black teeth signs of some serious medical condition?
Not necessarily! Black teeth only when accompanied by dark spots/patches on the inside of the cheek or lower lip, could be a sign of oral cancer. Black teeth without darkening of the gums are not a sign of Addison’s disease.
What is the professional treatment for black teeth?
Treatment for black teeth is decided by a best dentist in Gurgaon at AK Global Dent based on the individual’s underlying cause. In most cases, an effective treatment option is available to permanently get rid of black teeth.
There is quite a simple treatment to get rid of blackness from the tooth often resulting from a small chip or pit in the tooth which either gets stained or decayed. Usually, a dentist removes a small portion of the tooth around this area, eliminating the decay and/or staining, and then repairs the tooth by placing a tooth-coloured bonding material over this area. This treatment is known as dental bonding.
Dental bonding can similarly treat black lines on the teeth. Even when the black line is at the margin of the gum and there is a dental restoration like a dental crown or veneer.
Professional teeth whitening in Gurgaon can also be done on dead teeth that have turned black. It involves the use of a teeth-whitening agent called peroxide gel. But, in some cases, this alone cannot help. There would be a need for some dental restorative option, either a dental crown or veneer.
One revolutionary dental option to efficiently remove deep stains is the laser.
Can I naturally get rid of black teeth?
The dental experts at the best Dental Clinic in Gurgaon, AK Global Dent, have shared tips on getting rid of black teeth with the help of home remedies. You can explore these tips to brighten your smile:
1. Oil pulling using Coconut oil
2. Mouth rinsing with Apple Cider Vinegar
3. Application of a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide
4. Application of activated charcoal
5. Application of strawberry paste
6. Application of a mixture of baking soda and lemon juice
7. Regular proper brushing and flossing.
How can I prevent black teeth?
Black teeth are preventable by following these tips:
1. Take good care of oral health. When proper care is taken of the teeth daily with proper brushing twice daily using the right technique and flossing once a day after a meal, teeth decay and turn black would not be possible.
2. Ensure proper care of gums. Not only teeth, but gums also need the right care as many dental issues are the result of unhealthy gums. Make sure that the teeth and the gum line are kept clean as a part of the oral hygiene routine.
3. Try chewing gum or mouthwash. Using mouthwash and special whitening chewing gums can help prevent black teeth caused by staining and build-up of plaque or tartar. Moreover, you should avoid certain food items or substances that stain or discolour the teeth.
When should I see a dentist for black teeth?
When your black teeth are accompanied by pain or other oral health concerns, you would require a professional treatment by a dentist so you should consult a dentist.
If you are in Gurgaon, do not hesitate to book a dental appointment with our top-notch dental team at AK Global Dent. Our Dentist in Gurgaon can evaluate your unique mouth’s condition and your dental needs, understand your yearnings, and suggest the most suitable treatment option.
We ensure you a satisfactory smile transformation at a reasonable price.