I was flossing my teeth today and I noticed that there was a little bit of blackish stuff on one of my back teeth. I picked at it a little and a tiny bit came off but not all of it. What is this? Is it a cavity? I've never had one before and I brush 2-3 times a day plus floss so I'm not sure how that could happen. Also on the other side of my mouth, when I bite down hard, it is sore. Any ideas to what either of these could mean??? Thanks!!!!!!
2007-06-03 08:33:11 · 5 answers · asked by charley 3 in Health ➔ Dental
I am 15 years old and the last time I saw a dentist was not even a month ago and he said my teeth were perfect and healthy.
2007-06-03 10:29:55 · update #1
I think that the black stuff could be plaque. No matter how many times you brush and floss, it all depends on where. I know some people that don't brush the back of their teeth and get what you do. There is a way to solve this problem. A visit to the dentist. He/She can clean up the plaque. You will then have to take care of your teeth a little bit more than you do and this problem won't come back. I am not so sure about the other problem you have but a talk with your dentist will help.
2007-06-03 08:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by A K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go and have a check up. If it is black it could either be food or some kind of debris. Although if it is sore when you eat or drink it could also be a cavity. Get it checked out to be on the safe side and save your tooth.
2007-06-03 16:06:29 · answer #2 · answered by Leigh M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the only way you can tell is you get it checked out and get xrays. Sounds like a cavity to me. It doesn't matter how much you floss and brush you can still get cavities.
2007-06-03 15:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by hsmommy06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be tartar build up.the build up could be yellowish or a dark brown or black. when was the last time you saw a dentist? and how old are you? as far as the other problem it could be a cavity or a wisdom tooth. need to know your age for me to answer your questions and last time you saw a DDS. please let me know....
2007-06-03 15:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by just me :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use listerine or a mouthwash
2007-06-03 15:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by Studd69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋