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I see a black spot on the inside of my tooth. my tooth doesnt hurt or anything. it does not bother me. what do you think it means? could it be something really bad? what do i do? thank you?
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Black spot on tooth is likely an early cavity. You should see a dentist for that.
Answered 6/12/2022
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"Black spot" can be a carious lesion or calculus. Let your dentist take a look.
Answered 6/24/2022
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Probably a cavity (infection). Small cavities are painless. See a Dentist for treatment before it hurts.
Answered 6/27/2022
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