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How can you differentiate between fluorosis and caries?

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Differentiate: Fluorosis is characterized by deep brown or black hard stains that cannot be polished away with a dental cleaning. Caries can be brown or black however it is sticky and there is an associated 'stick'/hole in the tooth as the bacteria dissolve the enamel.

Answered 10/18/2012

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Differentiate: Fluorosis is characterized by deep brown or black hard stains that cannot be polished away with a dental cleaning. Caries can be brown or black , is 'sticky' and is associated with a hole as the bacteria dissolve the enamel.

Answered 2/7/2013

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