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What Causes Dark Gray Area In X-ray Of Mouth Along With Spots?

My dentist asked if i had trauma because the front of my mouth when she did an xray showed up dark gray i never jad trauma to my mouth and no pain in that area..she also said she seen spots there as well..what can this mean should i be concerned..i have an appointment with an oral surgeon
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
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Thanks for consulting Hcm

Read your query as you had dark gray area in x ray this can be periapical granuloma or periapical cyst in xray . This is commonly seen in patient with history of trauma in front tooth .
Dont be worried so much consult oral surgeon for clinical examination and treatment .

Hope this will help you.
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What Causes Dark Gray Area In X-ray Of Mouth Along With Spots?

Hello , Thanks for consulting Hcm Read your query as you had dark gray area in x ray this can be periapical granuloma or periapical cyst in xray . This is commonly seen in patient with history of trauma in front tooth . Dont be worried so much consult oral surgeon for clinical examination and treatment . Hope this will help you.