Understanding Dark Spots on Dental Fillings: Causes and Solutions
Blackened I have had both of my front teeth filled. After a long time, suddenly, on the right front tooth, near the gum line, there appeared a dark spot about 0.3mm in length. No matter how I brush or scrape it, it won't come off, and there is no pain in the tooth. Why is th...
Dr. Zheng Songyun reply Dentistry
Dr. Cheng Song-jun from Pingtung Hospital's Dental Department responded: 1. The dark area near the gums after filling the front teeth may be due to micro-cracks at the interface between the filling material and the tooth, which can trap food debris over time, leading to stai...[Read More] Understanding Dark Spots on Dental Fillings: Causes and Solutions