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Overcrowded teeths, black stains
I am seeking a professional opinion regarding several oral health concerns. Despite brushing twice daily, I have persistent black stains and significant tartar buildup, particularly around my lower teeth.
I also have severely overcrowded teeth and a misaligned bite, which makes it difficult to clean certain areas effectively.
I have been hesitant to visit a dentist due to embarrassment over the staining, but I am now committed to addressing these issues. I have attached photos for your reference.
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Black stains: Often due to chromogenic bacteria, tea/coffee, or plaque buildup
Tartar (calculus): Hardened plaque that cannot be removed by brushing alone
Crowding & misaligned bite: Creates hard-to-clean areas â more plaque â more tartar & stains
Next Steps
Professional cleaning (Scaling + Polishing) This will remove tartar and stains immediately-your teeth will look visibly cleaner in one visit. 2. Gum health evaluation To check if there is any early gum disease due to long-standing tartar 3. Orthodontic consultation Because without correcting crowding, deposits will keep coming back
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You need to visit dentist for scaling due to improper cleaning ,and crowding of teeth u need to do first sacling done and then after orthodontic treatment for proper alignment of teeth either choose braces or aligner .
Next Steps
oral prophylaxis
maintain oral hygiene
orthodontic treatment
Health Tips
visit dentist
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Hello, Visit a nearby clinic. Go for a thorough ultrasonic scaling & polishing treatment... Further get consulted by an orthodontist as well & opt for braces or aligners. You will be fine over time. Dont worry.
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You need to visit the dental clinic for oral prophylaxis
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Hello !
Very strong of you to admit your dental issues. It's very tough to do so.
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Given from the attached image, you have maligned teeth that remain unclean due to inability of the toothbrush to clean hard to reach spaces.
Firstly the teeth are professionally cleaned to remove all deposits.
Secondly to reduce the occurance of such deposits
1. Councilling for Orthodontic Treatment/ Braces/ Aligners.
2. Teaching of proper brushing habits.
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Visit the dentist for complete cleaning/scaling and then proceed with orthodontic correction of your teeth.
Next Steps
You have already noted that malalignment of teeth won't let you clean your teeth efficiently and you ll keep rubbing the brush hardly which will cause further damage.
Health Tips
Complete removal of these deposits,deep gingival cleaning as well and then orthodontic correction will help you.
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You need too go for braces, firstly scaling is required and then braces are highly recommend in ur case
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Dr. Anmol Bisani
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
You dont need to worry about the dentist judging you . they are there to help you .
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Please get cleaning done (deep scaling and polishing) followed by a course of mouthwash for 20 days . Highly recommend you to get braces or aligners so that future probablity of getting gum infection is reduced ,because straight teeth tend to deposit less plaque.
Health Tips
please drink more water. not having enough water causes the saliva to be thick and deposits become more concentrated particularly in the lower front teeth area
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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Firstly go for professional cleaning procedure and go for braces or aligners treatment
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