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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.
Answered by Dr. Vijeta Singh

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BDS

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Dr. Vijeta Singh is a Dental Surgeon with six years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and internship at Rama Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, where she spent a year in all major dental hospital departments treating heavy patient footfall. Currently, she is practicing in a private clinic and a few NGOs.

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Hello,

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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.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At May 10, 2019
Reviewed At January 8, 2026

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vijeta Singh is a Dental Surgeon with six years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and internship at Rama Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, where she spent a year in all major dental hospital departments treating heavy patient footfall. Currently, she is practicing in a private clinic and a few NGOs.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vijeta Singh is a Dental Surgeon with six years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and internship at Rama Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, where she spent a year in all major dental hospital departments treating heavy patient footfall. Currently, she is practicing in a private clinic and a few NGOs.

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