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Visitor asks:
Hello,
I noticed a brown spot on the top of our 15-month-old daughter's lower first molar. We brush her teeth twice a day with toothpaste. During the day she also plays with the toothbrush herself and brushes her teeth. She drinks only water and does not eat sweets. The tooth erupted a little over a month ago. I would like to know what this could be? Thank you for your answer, kind regards
Suzana
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
It is most likely a developmental enamel disorder (hypoplasia). The brown spot visible on the tooth is brownish dentin, which is normally covered by enamel. In rare cases, hyperfluorosis (a consequence of an excessively high fluoride concentration in the enamel) can present in a similar way.
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