Tooth decay and cavities
Is a black spot tooth decay?
I take good care of my teeth and brush them like I should. However, I just started to notice a grayish black spot at the bottom of my front tooth right at the gum line really. I try brushing it off to no avail. It does not hurt so I do not think it should be a cavity. Do not know what to think. Can you get a black spot on your teeth without it being tooth decay?
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Friday, Nov. 6th 2009 5:25 PM at 5:25 pm
You should just see a dentist to find out for sure whether or not you have a cavity starting. It may be just a stain but why take the chance that it is something more then that.
Tuesday, Nov. 10th 2009 4:09 PM at 4:09 pm
If it is a new black spot that you are now seeing I would guess it is a cavity. Cavities do not always hurt. Cavities only really hurt when it get so bad that it reaches a nerve in your tooth.
Go see a dentist and get it looked at.