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Dental: tiny black dot on back of tooth #5 smaller than pepper. no indentation/discomfort. next to composite filling! another on a molar! what's this?
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Hard to say...: Stain, cavity, leaking margin, who knows? A visit to your dentist will answer your question and give you the opportunity to have it treated.
Answered 5/25/2017
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Rule out decay: Because cavities can lead to further damage, it is import to see a dentist for clinical examination and x-ray.
Answered 11/28/2017
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