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I have no money to go to the dentist for cleaning. will itaffect my teeth color?

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See detailed answer.: Not cleaning your teeth can certainly affect the color. It is important not to neglect your oral health. Financially, dentistry is one are where a little bit of prevention goes a really long way. If it's difficult to pay for a cleaning, what chance will you have of paying for treatment if a tooth breaks or you develop gum disease? Preventative cleanings can be a great investment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Richard Fuller answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Hard to say: The best course to follow would be to visit a dentist regularily instead of waiting for a toothache or some other dental problem to appear. By the time you have a toothache, there usually is a more difficult condition to treat and the cost will be greater. Regular visaits are less expensive than waiting....Visit your dentist today.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: Teeth will darken over time, especially if not seen every 6 months for professional cleaning. That's a cosmetic issue. Of greater importance is that at the cleaning an examination is done to check for infection (cavities, gum disease), oral cancer, and general wear and tear. I know how hard it is, but the check-up and cleaning is much less expensive than dealing with a dental disaster.

Answered 5/7/2013

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Dr. James Anderson answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Hypocalcification: It can over time.. Initially not getting your teeth cleaned regularly shouldn't change the color of your teeth. But if plaque is not removed from teeth regularly, it can damage the enamel of your teeth. Most often white spots will first appear near the gingiva of the tooth. After that, cavities will form where these white spots are.

Answered 9/11/2013

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