What Causes Hard Deposition Subgingival Calculus At Cervical Region Of Tooth?

Posted on Sun, 20 Apr 2014

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Question : i have found, while brushing my teeth, a u shaped stain on the back of my bottom tooth. it's a bit green/dark. i sadly don't always brush my teeth - but i am definitely starting to now every day. i am a smoker. i am scared it is something bad. im 22/female. if i start brushing, flossing and using mouth wash 2 times a day every day from now on will everything be okay? i attached a photo for reference. there seems to be something similar but not as prominent on the tooth next to it.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Subgingival calculus , Subgingival Plaque . Detailed Answer: Hi , XXXXX , Welcome to Healthcare magic. This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query. I have gone through your query , and reference photograph also that you have attached , there is nothing to worry as I have seen that photograph there is only hard deposition Subgingival calculus at cervical region of tooth . There is nothing to be scared Susannah but I will suggest you to quit your Smoking habit ,as it is injurious to your health. -Brush your teeth regularly twice daily . - Do Chlorhexidine mouthwash twice daily . - Do XXXXXXX warm saline gargle once daily for healthy Gums . - For this hard deposition on cervical region ( calculus ) visit dentist and go for Scaling and Root planning . Hope I answered your query , If you have further query feel free to ask I will be happy to help. Regards , Dr. Priyanka tiwari.

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