Black tooth roots: Causes and treatment

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Posted by Master, Doctor Lai Do Quyen - Interdisciplinary Department - Vinmec Times City International Hospital

1. Why is the root of the tooth black?

Black teeth have many causes:
Due to dark plaque clinging to the position of teeth close to the gums: When you eat or drink colored things such as coffee, tea, chocolate, cocacola, carrot juice, ... when you smoke or when you rinse your mouth with colored mouthwash like Betadine,... the color in food, drink, ..will stick on the surface of your teeth. Colored plaque clings more if the surface of the teeth is not kept clean. When brushing your teeth, part of the colored plaque will be dislodged if you brush your teeth clean. The part of the tooth in the position close to the gums is easily overlooked when brushing, especially on the inside of the teeth. Colored plaque gradually turns black, causing loss of aesthetics.

Tartar (calcium): Is the plaque around the sides of the teeth. They attach to the tooth surface both above and below the gums. At first the plaque is yellow or dark brown, soft. The reason tartar is black is because the plaque has a rough surface, so colored foods are easy to stick to, plus the deposition of food debris, bacteria in the mouth, and over time, hard plaque. It is called tartar and turns black. Especially in people who smoke a lot, have a habit of drinking a lot of coffee, tea, and poor oral hygiene, tartar forms very quickly. Tooth decay: Because the part of the tooth in the position close to the gums is easily overlooked when brushing, the organization of tooth decay will easily form a cavity. The dentin tissue in the decayed position will fight against the caries organization, the dentin there will harden and turn dark black to prevent further development of caries. Therefore, in the position of caries, teeth are often black. Due to dental crowns (crowns): With dental crowns made of metal materials, after a while, the metal part is oxidized, combined with plaque and food stuck at the edge of the crown, causing a black border. in the adjacent teeth.

2. Is it difficult to cure black teeth?

Black tooth roots, whatever the cause, need to be overcome soon, avoiding bad effects on oral health and improving aesthetic function.
Curing black roots is not difficult, the doctor will offer a treatment plan based on the cause:
With the cause of plaque and tartar: The dentist recommends you go get tartar. The removal of tartar should be done carefully and thoroughly to remove all tartar, plaque from both above and below the gums on all sides of the teeth. Polishing after tartar is also very important to keep the surface of the teeth shiny and smooth, limiting plaque and tartar quickly forming. With the cause of tooth decay: Dentists recommend that you go to dental caries. The dentist will remove all decay and diseased dentin in the deep position before using cosmetic fillings to reshape the teeth. With the cause of dental crowns: The best way is to replace other crowns. To avoid blackening of the roots, you should choose a crown that is a good all-ceramic material and is not oxidized.

3. A few notes to avoid blackening of the roots

Want to keep your teeth always white and healthy, you always think prevention is better than cure. Here are a few notes for you:
The most important thing is to keep your oral hygiene clean at home. You need to brush your teeth properly, brush the sides of your teeth, use dental floss to clean between your teeth. You can also use a water flosser to clean between large teeth and tooth surfaces. Brushing, flossing and using a water flosser will work together to help clean teeth. Diet is also important. You should avoid using colored foods and drinks, and limit the use of sweet and sour foods. You should take the initiative to make an appointment with your dentist for regular check-ups and tartar removal every 6 months to keep your teeth healthy and bright. You should also choose reputable dental clinics for dental treatment. When booking an appointment at the Dentistry - Jaw - Facial Department at Vinmec International General Hospital, customers will be examined by experienced dentists of the Department, consulted on the causes of black roots, and advised on how to treat them. treatment as well as correct and reasonable treatment.
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