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Can tartar look brown?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Definitely, yes: The most common sign of tartar is a yellow or brown color to teeth or gums. Once tartar has formed, only your dentist or dental hygienist can remove it. Call your dentist for cleaning and prophylaxis appointment.

Answered 7/25/2014

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes!: The longer "Tarter" remains on your teeth, the darker (even almost black) it can become. As "Tarter" is porus, it will absorb the stains and colors of what you eat. So, yes to your question. The solution is regular visits to your dentist and excellent home oral hygiene.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Sure: Tartar or calculus can take any color from different foods and habits like smoking etc. You should get a cleaning ,floss and brush regularly .

Answered 7/24/2014

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Tarter: Tarter can be darkly stained, brown or black if it has been present for awhile. It is time for,you too see a dentist and have your teeth cleaned. You may have gum disease, and cavities. Remember that this can also effect your heart and the rest of your body.

Answered 6/23/2015

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Calculus: Calculus or tartar can range in color from off white to beige to black depending upon location, length of time present and amount if gum bleeding. Brown on teeth can also be stain or decay. Regardless, see a dentist for exam.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Yes: And the longer it's on your teeth, the more gum recession it causes. Tarter (calcified bacterial accretions) can discolor from the food/beverages you consume, from chromogenic bacteria, and from smoking. Please see your Dentist for removal and for proper oral hygiene instructions.

Answered 1/18/2017

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