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I have yellow deposits near my gums. What could it be?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am having a hard yellow thing accumulated in the lower four teeth near the gums. I do not know what it is. It just happened a few days ago.

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The hard yellow deposit is calculus (mineral deposits) on the lower teeth, which are receding your gums (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It can be apical periodontitis and/or apical periodontitis with abfraction. Please share a good picture, just focusing on the lower teeth. As per treatment, if you have calculus, then get ultrasonic scaling done and maintain your oral hygiene.

I hope this helps you.

Take care.

Answered byDr. Vijeta Singh

Medically reviewed byDr. Divya Banu M

Published At May 10, 2019
Reviewed AtJanuary 8, 2026

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