Question:
\nI have black deposits on the side of the teeth at the gumline. When I scrape them with a steel scaler, they break down but brushing doesn’t do anything. It’s like a formation of plaques, but it’s not yellow, it’s black. What is it?
\n– Mr. Worried in New York City<\/p>\n
Dear Mr. Worried,
\nYour black deposits sound like dental calculus, and you should worry. Over time, dental calculus like this can make your teeth get loose and eventually fall out. You need to get to a dentist, have him or her confirm what they are, and if it is this dental calculus, get into a gum disease<\/a> treatment program.
\nDr. Hall<\/p>\n\n\n
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