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A member asked:

I have some random brown spots in between teeth, what could this be?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Stains: Coffee or tea will stain teeth-chemicals from water supply will leave teeth with brown spots-poor oral hygiene can leave teeth discolored- long use of certain medications can cause discoloration. See your dentist for answer.

Answered 12/21/2013

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Decay or calculus: These could be either decay, stained hard deposits on teeth, or stained white fillings.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/21/2013

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