“Are black spots on teeth always cavities?”
I am a 24 year old female. I noticed black spots on my tooth that weren't food. Are black spots on teeth always cavities?
8 Answers
Black spots on teeth are not always cavities, it is best to visit the dentist for an exam and x-rays to be sure.
No.
No black spots on tour teeth are not necessarily cavities; it could be from food or beverages that are consumed.
No! This could be staining or pits in the enamel that are getting stained.
It could be stain or tartar build up, as well as it could be a cavity. Regardless, that would be an indication that it is time to make a dental appointment
No, black spots on teeth aren't always cavities, sometimes they are only stains. However, they are often cavities and should be checked.
Occasionally dark spots on your teeth do indicate something bad like an active cavity, but if you are seeing a dentist regularly and have been given the thumbs up for no cavities, the dark spots are most likely something called, "arrested decay" or just staining.
Black spots are not always cavities, but unfortunately, without an X-ray of the tooth, you won't be able to tell the difference a lot of times. So, it would be better to get it checked out, and if it is just a stain, then great, because it can get cleaned off. But if it is decay, then it is better to get it fixed because it will only grow and most of the time it does so without any pain.
