Why do baby teeth turn black?

Nowadays, many children begin to have black teeth at a very young age. This is because many young parents think that their children will need to change their teeth in the future, so it is okay to satisfy their children's desire to eat sweets during this period. But in fact, black teeth can cause tooth decay and may even cause illness. This kind of pathological shedding will not grow again.

What should I do if my baby’s teeth are black?

For some two or three-year-old babies, their deciduous teeth will turn black or become chipped soon after all their teeth have grown out. Parents are very worried about this. There are generally two reasons why baby teeth turn black, and different measures should be taken according to different reasons.

One is bottle tooth decay, which means that the deciduous teeth are decayed. If this is the case, parents can put soft gauze on their fingers, dip some clean water or light salt water, or even apply a little toothpaste, and gently wipe the baby's teeth after the baby finishes eating. This can keep the mouth clean. At the same time, try to avoid long-term habits such as holding a bottle, drinking sweet water, and sleeping with the mother's nipple in the mouth. Don't eat sweets before going to bed at night. For deciduous teeth that have already been decayed, go to the hospital for filling treatment in time according to the baby's cooperation.

2. It does not mean that the deciduous teeth are rotten, but the pigments are deposited on the surface of the teeth. It has no effect on the health of the teeth themselves, but only affects the beauty of the teeth. In daily life, you can eat less sweet, sticky food, or darker food, and you must develop good cleaning habits. After eating the above foods, brush your teeth and rinse your mouth in time. If the child can cooperate, you can also go to the hospital and have the doctor remove the pigments on the surface of the teeth by polishing.

Are black teeth a sign of caries?

Dental caries does not necessarily manifest as black teeth. Sometimes, yellowing or chalky colors can also be a sign of dental caries. However, most black teeth are usually caused by dental caries. However, some black teeth are just caused by pigmentation. Therefore, whether black teeth are caused by dental caries or not requires certain clinical examinations to confirm the diagnosis. It cannot be judged as dental caries simply because the teeth are black.

So if your teeth turn black, go to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible. The treatment of early caries is relatively simple. You only need to remove the decay, that is, the blackened area, and then repair it.

But if caries is not treated early, it will go on to develop into gingivitis, leading to symptoms of dental nerve pain. Therefore, if your teeth turn black, go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to determine whether it is caries and then receive treatment.