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What Cause Lower Back Teeth To Turn Black?

I have several teeth on the bottom that are turning black at the gum line, what is causing this and what can I do to fix it? I am only 44 years old and I am afraid I either need several root canals or they will tell me to put dentures in but I'm only 44. I brush my teeth twice a day and use mouth wash also.
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
helloo...the black line if present on tooth surface it can be either due to staining or it can be caries...if caries u can get it filled based on depth if its staining it can be removed by scaling...if black colour is in gum..then it can be due to subgingival calculus which can be removed by scaling...so nothing to be worried meet a dentist and get ur problem solved...according to symptoms said by u i dont feel u have chances of denture now.....be cool..hope ur benefitted something by this reply..have a healthy day!!!
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Dentist,  Dr. Qazi Ammara's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,

I would suggest you to get a complete mouth scaling and polishing done once in every six months, its very nice to hear that you maintain a good oral hygiene.
Root canal treatment is needed in tooth which are carious and have toothache, you get the tooth examined if carious..

Hope you find this as helpful,

Take care!
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What Cause Lower Back Teeth To Turn Black?

helloo...the black line if present on tooth surface it can be either due to staining or it can be caries...if caries u can get it filled based on depth if its staining it can be removed by scaling...if black colour is in gum..then it can be due to subgingival calculus which can be removed by scaling...so nothing to be worried meet a dentist and get ur problem solved...according to symptoms said by u i dont feel u have chances of denture now.....be cool..hope ur benefitted something by this reply..have a healthy day!!!