i just noticed a tiny black spot on my tooth right on the gumline. Is this a cavity? What could it be?
2006-11-28 03:41:07 · 6 answers · asked by Lisa 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Probably a cavity. Yes cavities do occur on the gumline, and no it is not dried blood from a rotting tooth! The other possibilities are: poppy seed, piece of pepper from dinner last night, or just staining.
2006-11-28 06:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by gibbyfitz 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The spot could very well be a cavity or it could be a stain. Either way you should see a dentist to be sure.
2006-11-28 03:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by Angela T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not a cavity because i think cavities are on the bottom of your tooth not the top on the gums.
2006-11-28 03:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by Tiana A 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Cool picture. It might take a couple of months for you to feel discomfort when eating sweets, or with hot/cold. Another four months to get to the root which will be quite expensive to fix. Root canals run in the 900's. I'd have it fixed right away.
2016-05-22 22:20:49 · answer #4 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is most likely a cavity.
2006-11-28 03:43:13 · answer #5 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it's not a cavity...it's probably dried blood in your tooth...it means your tooth or gums are rotting..go to a dentist and get it taken care of...
2006-11-28 03:44:05 · answer #6 · answered by lylitalianbeauty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋