A 16-year-old female asked:
black looking kinda of spot appeared on my upper gum around my tooth , i was told tooth decay ? is that true .
2 doctor answers
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
40 years experience Dentistry
Can't tell..: .. needs to be examined. Decay appears on a tooth, not on your gingiva as you described. have it examined by a dentist.
Answered on Oct 3, 2018
Dr. Paul Grin answered
36 years experience Pain Management
Staining vs decay: Sometimes staining in the crevices of molars looks like a cavity but is only staining. Ultimately, you should see a dentist for thorough exam to determine where you may have spots or decay. Do not delay.
Answered on Jul 27, 2015
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Have it examined: Without an examination, no one knows if it is decay or a stain. Call a local dentist for an appointment.
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