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Random black stain in tooth it dosent hurt , i'll be seeing my dentist this week but what could it be ?
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Simple stain?: Yes, go to the dentist. If it is simple stain, plaque build up or painless cavity it will be fixed at the same appointment. Your dentist will evaluate, take x-ray and fix the problem. Good luck.
Answered 9/3/2017
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Black stain: Most likely just that, external black stain of food. Could accumulate in pits, fissures, craze lines, edge of filling, or just randomly on parts of teeth that you miss cleaning or have rough spots or enamel defects. Soon when you see your dentist you will know for sure.
Answered 9/3/2017
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