Paediatric dentistry
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Visitor asks:
Hello,
My child's (8 years old) upper incisors have started to discolor – they are developing vertical brownish streaks. We brush the teeth regularly and the child does not take any medication or supplements. The discoloration started about a year ago and "cannot" be removed by brushing.
Please give us some advice.
Thank you
Kind regards
Mojca
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
The clinical picture you describe most closely resembles the accumulation of dental calculus, which can occur despite the effort you put into oral hygiene. The change is probably not related to a change in hygiene habits but may be connected with a change in the composition of saliva, which can have very different causes. Calculus can be removed easily. Despite what I have written, I think it would be good to visit a dentist, because perhaps it is not such a trivial matter after all...
Have a nice day!
The clinical picture you describe most closely resembles the accumulation of dental calculus, which can occur despite the effort you put into oral hygiene. The change is probably not related to a change in hygiene habits but may be connected with a change in the composition of saliva, which can have very different causes. Calculus can be removed easily. Despite what I have written, I think it would be good to visit a dentist, because perhaps it is not such a trivial matter after all...
Have a nice day!
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