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Docs can you explain what is a brown spot on tooth?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Hard to say: It hhis hard to say. It could be a stain or it could hard be decay. You should see a dentist for a examination to find out.

Answered 6/8/2013

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Brown tooth: Could be stain build up and or tartar, could be developmental something disrupted enamel formation during development, could be decay. Not enough information to say for sure.

Dr Sandler agreed

Answered 6/14/2013

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