What should I do if I find small black spots on my teeth?

Some people believe that this may be dental caries and should be examined and treated at a professional dental institution as soon as possible to avoid worsening the condition, causing toothache and suffering, which may eventually lead to the entire tooth decay.

Of course, there are also people who hold the opposite opinion. Some netizens have personally stated that they discovered black spots on their teeth when they were in school, and did not seek treatment. They only rinsed their mouths and brushed their teeth after eating. Now, after twenty years, their teeth have become very stubborn.

Some netizens even expressed that the black spots on their teeth, after persistently brushing their teeth in the morning and evening, quickly fell off, so there is no need to worry at all.

Why is there such a big difference between small black spots on teeth?

There is certainly a reason for this.

Although on the surface, everyone may find a small black spot on their teeth, some due to food residue, some due to pigment deposition, and some due to dental caries.

So seemingly identical problems on the surface are actually handled differently.

Food residues

Due to inadequate oral hygiene, food residues remain on teeth.

This situation generally does not require special treatment, just brush your teeth in the morning and evening.

Pigment residue

Eating black food may cause pigments to adhere to teeth.

In this situation, you can choose toothpaste with whitening effects to brush your teeth and remove pigment residue, or you can use teeth cleaning and sandblasting to remove pigment.

Dental plaque

Not doing a good job of daily oral hygiene and cleaning may lead to plaque adhering to teeth.

In addition to daily cleaning and scientific brushing, it is also necessary to regularly choose methods such as gingival scaling (teeth cleaning) for deep cleaning in this situation.

dental caries

The formation of dental caries is caused by bacteria using sugar in food to produce acid, which acts on the teeth and causes demineralization, resulting in small black spots on the surface of the teeth.

If left untreated, these small black spots will gradually expand over time, penetrate deep into the teeth, and form cavities.

Initial caries are limited to enamel, and small black spots or chalky patches may appear on the surface of teeth.

As dental caries further develop, obvious cavities may appear on the surface of the teeth when they reach the superficial layer of the dentin, which may be accompanied by symptoms of tooth sensitivity.

In the later stage, if the tooth penetrates deep into the dentin and approaches or has already penetrated the pulp cavity, symptoms such as pain and swelling may occur, and even serious complications such as pulpitis and periapical periodontitis may occur.

From an economic perspective, the more severe dental caries are, the higher the treatment cost will be.

Therefore, once small black spots are found on teeth, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly and undergo professional oral examination and diagnosis.

Professional dentists will develop appropriate treatment plans based on the specific condition of dental caries, such as local application of fluoride, filling therapy, etc., to control the development of dental caries and prevent the spread of small black spots.