A beautiful, and most importantly, healthy smile is the dream of many people. But, unfortunately, not everyone knows how to properly care for your teeth. In most cases, this leads to a pathological condition of the oral cavity. Black dots appearing on the teeth, of course, cause concern. To determine the cause of the disease, you should definitely visit the dentist.
Why do black dots appear on tooth enamel?
One of the aesthetic problems of teeth are black dots, which can appear for a variety of reasons. Such a defect can be completely harmless, or, conversely, indicate the beginning of the pathological process. In any case, you should consult a dentist who can make the correct diagnosis. Black dots appear on the teeth under the influence of external and internal negative factors. The main reasons include:
- improper oral hygiene;
- smoking;
- the use of drinks staining tooth enamel (coffee, black tea, carbonated drinks);
- problems with the organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
- the presence of seals made of metal (copper amalgam);
- erosion of tooth enamel;
- parasite infection;
- long-term treatment with certain medications (mainly antibiotics);
- constant exposure to heavy metals and other harmful substances (when working in industrial enterprises);
- the use of harmful products.
In some cases, black spots on the teeth are the first symptom of tooth decay. It is recommended to deal with the treatment of this unpleasant ailment at the initial stage, when only the superficial part of the tooth is affected. It is impossible to clear the darkening on the teeth yourself.
Why do children have black dots on their teeth ?
The first teeth in babies are subject to the negative influence of pathogenic bacteria, to a greater extent than indigenous ones. It is wrong to think that you can not take care of them as carefully as the radical incisors require. A preventive examination should be carried out, like adult patients, once every six months. This will avoid various pathologies that can negatively affect the condition of permanent teeth.
One of the common reasons why worried parents turn to dentists is the appearance of dark spots on tooth enamel. Milk teeth most often fall under the blow. The defect does not always need treatment, but you still have to consult a dentist.
Black spots on the teeth of a child can occur at any age. Often an aesthetic problem arises in infants. Sometimes parents notice that spots are on a recently erupted tooth. This is usually associated with impaired functioning of the immune system, digestive tract or thyroid gland. Enamel hypoplasia is another reason that affects the formation of dark spots. The etiology of a dental defect should be determined by a specialist.
Enamel hypoplasia - what is it?
Children's dentists claim that this ailment is the main cause of the appearance of black spots (fissures) on the teeth. Enamel hypoplasia is a non-carious form of tooth damage. In some babies, the milk teeth can erupt already with characteristic spots. To avoid further destruction of hard tissues, remineralization should be carried out. This process is associated with the application of enamel special strengthening paste. Fluoridation and silvering of the teeth are also practiced.
Black dots on teeth: how to remove?
Experts strongly recommend that if you have any problem with your teeth, seek professional help and not try to get rid of it yourself. Even if there is a black dot on the tooth, which does not bother and does not cause pain, you can not do without the help of a dentist. After all, only he will determine the cause, make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe (if necessary) treatment.
A defect may also occur on the front teeth. Black dots in this case do not look aesthetically pleasing and cause discomfort when communicating with other people. If the fissure stain on tooth enamel is associated with the development of caries, such a tooth requires immediate treatment.
In the first stages, when the surface of the tooth is affected, it will be enough to clean and fill the tooth. If caries has reached the pulp, then it is necessary to remove the nerve and put a seal. In this case, the tooth will already be inanimate and will begin to decay over time.
If there is no serious oral disease behind such a symptom, the dentist can offer the patient one of the modern methods for painless enamel cleansing. It is possible to eliminate dark spots qualitatively and safely using ultrasound, laser bleaching. Another popular way is Air Flow.
Description of the Air Flow Method
There are several effective ways to eliminate aesthetic defects in the teeth. Black dots (if they are not an indicator of the development of caries) can also be removed using these methods. Professional cleaning eliminates not only age spots, but also tartar.
The latest development of Swiss specialists is the Air Flow method. In the process of cleaning tooth enamel, soda, water and air are used, supplied under high pressure. A safe technique allows you to cope with dental deposits, stains on enamel and restore an attractive look to a smile. The method is not suitable for patients with inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, diabetes mellitus in severe form. The method is not suitable for asthma, epilepsy, severe viral diseases (hepatitis).
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Ultrasound is a universal technique used for various aesthetic defects in the teeth. Black dots with a special apparatus disappear due to the action of a vibrational wave. For the patient, such a procedure is completely painless.
Use this option for cleaning tooth enamel can only be in the absence of the following contraindications:
- cardiac arrhythmia;
- colds pathologies;
- increased tooth sensitivity;
- severe diseases of the immune system and liver;
- the presence of implants and orthopedic structures in the oral cavity.
Laser whitening
You can get rid of black spots on the surface of tooth enamel with a laser. A significant difference between this procedure and previous methods is the cost of the procedure. However, the technique has several advantages, the main of which is a long-term effect (up to 5 years). During the whitening process, tooth enamel is not damaged and gum bleeding does not occur.