Incipient caries are also referred to as white spot lesions. These are initial phases or signs of carious lesions, and treatment can reverse or arrest the progression of the decay. The lesions are present within the enamel. It appears chalky white upon drying. These most commonly appear on the cervical third of the crown, root, smooth surfaces, pits, and fissures where there is plaque retention. Patient education regarding oral hygiene is essential to prevent caries. Preventive resin restorations help treat incipient caries. Avoiding the causative factors and maintaining good oral hygiene are essential to prevent progression.
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Do painless brown, and black spots on teeth indicate tooth decay?
Query: Hi doctor,Two days ago I saw a brown spot on my lower back tooth so I decided to check the rest of my teeth and I have got black marks in the corners of my mouth on the surface of my tooth. The left top side is worse as I have not been having any toothaches or pain so I am worried that it might be s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the attachment (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) and understand your concern. Basically, by looking at the picture, I have two types of opinion, the confirmation of which either you can say by symptoms or the dentist by using an explorer inst... Read Full »
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