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Brown spots on my teeth

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Dr. Andrew Malinchak answered

Brown spots, teeth: Could be nicotine stains, could be from illicit drug use or even a medication side effect. Speak with your doctor.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Photosensitivity: It is a sign of photosensitive meds- try brushing teeth with seasalt like pink salt and rinse might improve the stains.

Answered 10/19/2016

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Dr. David Astrachan answered

Most likely stains: Without seeing them i would guess they are stains of some sort. Goo idea to have you dentist take a look.

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 8/27/2016

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A member asked:

Brown spots on my teeth

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Andrew Malinchak answered

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Dr. David Astrachan answered

Dr Ali and 5 doctors agreed

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