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I noticed sudden stains in between my teeth but the rest of my teeth are white. i brush every morning and night and i floss daily. what caused this?
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See a dentist: for consultation, x-rays and professional cleaning.
Answered 8/5/2015
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Can be...: Can be food stain, reaction to medication or supplements, to long an interval since your last professional cleaning, cavities, etc. Please call your Dentist for an examination, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
Answered 8/5/2015
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