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What causes black teeth?


Sent to Health Experts September 21, 2006 3:56 p.m.

What is the cause of very stained brown / black teeth within a period of 3-4 months?

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September 21, 2006 4:29 p.m. (32 minutes and 55 seconds later)
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hi, please see your dentist right away. For teeth to stain that quickly this is very abnormal. Teeth will stain over a period of time with teas, cigarette smoking and alcohol, but there is rare fungus that can cause this. There is also a bacteria under the gums that appears greenish at first and then can turn dark. Usually this can cause very serious decay. If you have any other questions, please ask. In the mean time floss and use a stain/whitening toothpaste and warm salt water rinses. If you take your fingernail and can scrap it off, you need to see a dentist ASAP.

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Sent September 21, 2006 6:36 p.m. (2 hours and 6 minutes later)

What is the name of this fungus?

What is the name of this bacteria?

Can it be passed on to a baby from the mother through breast milk?

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Maureen
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September 21, 2006 7:30 p.m. (53 minutes and 51 seconds later)

Hi! This is MAJOR important...is this YOU or your baby with dark teeth? and how old? This a whole different problem!! I need to know this ASAP! I will help you in any way I can. Tell me all you can, diet included! Bottle etc. how many teeth are dark! Thanks Marie
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