- November 11, 1403 - correction of smile design, oral and dental health -

What is the cause of blackened teeth?.. Black teeth can be a sign of an underlying dental disease that should not be ignored.. The color of teeth usually varies from white to yellowish white and gray to white.. Teeth become white because of the calcium in tooth enamel.. Enamel is the hard outer covering of teeth. Black... Tooth stains are divided into three main types: **External stains:** These stains appear as a result of damage to the outer layer or enamel of the tooth.... **Internal stains:** The reason for the blackening of the tooth from the inside can be yellowing or darkening of the internal structure of the tooth or dentin. Win... #### **Foreign stains** o Green: chromogenic bacteria and fungi (penicillium and aspergillus species) caused by poor oral hygiene are often seen in children with enamel abnormalities... o Orange: chromogenic bacteria (Serratia marcescens and Flavobacterium lutescens) caused by poor oral hygiene... o Brown stain: tar caused by smoking, chewing and tobacco and Food and beverage pigments and tannins o Yellow: accumulation of bacteria Blue-green stain: Mercury and lead dust o Black red spot: chewing betel nut, betel leaf and lime (pan); It is found in Western Pacific and South Asian cultures.... #### **internal points** o Dental fluorosis (tooth enamel with white to brown spots): excessive consumption of fluoride during tooth enamel development... o Demineralization (white or brown spots on tooth enamel, may be smooth or uneven): acid erosion of tooth enamel caused by oral biofilm.... o Tetracycline may change color to Tebrocycline during growth.. I wonder what is the reason... What can make the teeth black? > > The change in tooth color and what are its reasons? ### The cause of black teeth Teeth consist of three layers: • Enamel: This is the hard outer layer of the tooth.... • Dentin: Dentin is the layer beneath the enamel.... It contains microscopic tubes that allow heat, cold and acid to stimulate nerve endings.... Damage to the enamel can expose the dentin.... • Pulp: It is the center of the tooth.... The pulp of the tooth contains blood tissue and black vessels that connect to the vein.... Discoloration from the enamel... Teeth may turn black for external or internal reasons. #### External causes of black teeth External causes of blackened teeth come from the outside of the teeth... These can include the following: • Damage to tooth enamel • Spots • Tartar accumulation Some of the direct causes of this issue are: • Frequent eating or drinking of a dark food product such as coffee • Taking certain medications, such as liquid iron supplements • Using special mouthwashes and toothpastes • Use of tobacco • Crowns and fillings made with silver sulfide #### Internal causes of black teeth It is also possible when the damage is done from the inside, the tooth looks black... The most common causes of black teeth in these cases are decay.... For example, a tooth that has a pulp infection or a dead tooth may turn black.... The damage starts from the inside and reaches the surface.... The black color of the tooth may first appear as spots and if the person does not see the tooth, it causes it to cover the entire belly of the tooth and eventually causes.... > > What is tooth abscess, you will read its causes and treatment in the following article ### How to treat blackened teeth In order to treat black spots, you should seek help from a dental expert to identify the problem and the origin of the problem... Fortunately, we at **Dr. Roshan Talab Dental Clinic** can examine the black spot and recommend the appropriate treatment for it... #### • **external points** External stains are usually removed by normal scaling. This is a professional cleaning method that can be done by a dentist.. a tool called ultrasonic scaler is used to remove black spots on the tooth surface by using ultrasonic vibrations to remove deposits or tartar stains.. then polishing is done to smooth the surface of the tooth.. come back some time.... this is due to bad habits like smoking and using tobacco or drinking coffee or alcohol continuously... to whiten your teeth for keep it longer you need to correct your habits and try to quit them.... using a straw to drink colored drinks and rinsing your mouth with water afterwards will also be helpful.... #### **• internal stains** Internal stains are more difficult to remove..because they affect the inner dentin....so a professional teeth whitening treatment by a dentist is necessary....here are two options: in-office or at-home whitening with home kits....both use bleaching agents like hydrogen peroxide that penetrate deep into the tooth layers to break down the dark stains into smaller pigments....this makes the teeth appear whiter or whiter than other products give... stain... but the concentration of these products is much lower than those used in the dental office... but in some severe cases of fluorosis or tetracycline stains, tooth whitening is not enough to cover the brown or black stains... in such cases, the dentist may recommend a special coating to cover the stained teeth... #### **• tooth decay** When the black spots on the tooth cannot be removed by scaling and polishing or whitening, you may be dealing with a decayed tooth.. Decay occurs on the surfaces of the tooth, resulting in black or brown cavities that must be removed and cleaned by the dentist.. A new filling material is placed on top of it to close the hole. > > We examine the stages of tooth decay and its treatment in the following article.... What is decay and what damage does it cause to the teeth and also its treatment.... Stay with us. ### Prevention of black teeth Black teeth are not only unattractive and unsightly, but in many cases they can also be associated with considerable pain... As a black tooth worsens, it can lead to further problems below the gum line and other problems, so preventing them from occurring in the first place is a smart choice.. Improve Oral Health: If a black tooth doesn't motivate you to take better care of your oral health, then what will make you take your oral health seriously? Taking oral health seriously by brushing and flossing properly will help prevent black teeth....Children can benefit from education in this area and parents should ensure their children's oral hygiene....Be sure to brush your gums gently as part of your regular routine to prevent bleeding gums and floss regularly....Building, plaque and other temporary symptoms can be reduced with mouthwash. and whitening the gums.. you can also try to avoid some problematic foods that stain your teeth as much as possible... ### How to treat black teeth In the following, we will learn about 5 methods to treat black teeth: #### 1... Criminalization Removing dental plaque, especially black plaque, is one of the most important measures to maintain oral and dental health, and if not taken seriously, it will damage the teeth and gums over time. **Teeth bleaching** is one of the most specialized methods of whitening and removing black teeth in adults.... In this method, nothing is added to the tooth structure and the bleaching agent works like Vitex, which is called a chemical whitener.... Whatever the cause of teeth blackening, this method can remove all the stains and colors created... #### 3... Composite In addition to removing stains on blackened teeth, this method is also used for ***partial tooth restoration***, such as small fractures, filling teeth, reducing the distance between teeth, repairing tooth wear, and the like. The candidate for dental composite must have general oral and gum health and do not have severely decayed or broken teeth. #### 4... Dental veneers This method is one of the best ways to protect the restored and damaged tooth... **Dental crown** is a fixed cap in the shape of a natural tooth that completely covers the tooth in question... With the help of the veneer, your tooth will look exactly like the shape of a natural and healthy tooth... #### 5... Repairing decayed teeth In superficial caries, to treat the pain of blackened teeth, the dentist removes the decayed part and repairs the tooth with special materials.. If the caries has reached the root of the tooth; All decay must be removed and a new crown placed on top of the tooth.