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What Causes Brown Discoloration In Gums After A Brace Treatment?

Hi, I just got my braces off after two and a half years and at first my teeth appeared unstained but when I looked at my back most molars on the top on both left and right there is a very small amount of brown dotting right along the gum line. There's no holes or anything and it's smooth to touch. Just wondering whether this is staining or if it's possibly decay which needs a filling?
Wed, 30 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain in case if you have small brownish spots over the teeth at the area near gum line with no holes or ditches it seems to be possibly staining that might have occurred due to improper cleaning of teeth due to obstruction caused by braces..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get Scaling and polishing of teeth done and in case if the stains clears off then you can simply brush your teeth properly twice a day and maintain a proper oral hygiene for maintaining clean and healthy teeth..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Brown Discoloration In Gums After A Brace Treatment?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain in case if you have small brownish spots over the teeth at the area near gum line with no holes or ditches it seems to be possibly staining that might have occurred due to improper cleaning of teeth due to obstruction caused by braces.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get Scaling and polishing of teeth done and in case if the stains clears off then you can simply brush your teeth properly twice a day and maintain a proper oral hygiene for maintaining clean and healthy teeth.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..