What is the yellow, black stuff on the teeth? Is it tooth decay?

Dr. Ke, I brush my teeth every morning and night. Why are there always yellow and soft things between my teeth and where they are close to my gums? There are black spots on the inside of the teeth, what is this?

Family doctor Dr. Ke

Actually, some light yellow substances at the junction of the tooth surface and the gums and between the teeth are the A mixture of plaque and a small amount of sediment also mineralized and therefore soft. Why does brushing your teeth often make you grow?

On the one hand, the formation of dental plaque is very fast. One or two hours after brushing, the bacteria have already multiplied. If the original plaque is present, the pathogenic bacteria will be produced faster;

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On the other hand, between the teeth, the side of the teeth, and the junction of the teeth and gums are places that cannot be reached during general cleaning. Even if you brush your teeth in the morning and evening, there may be teeth. Plaque. However, plaque is not terrible, as long as you pay more attention to these places when brushing your teeth, it can still be easily removed. If the plaque mixes with the minerals in the mouth and mineralizes into stone, it is basically impossible to brush off. At this time, it can be removed by cleaning the teeth.

Let’s talk about the black stuff on the inside of the teeth. Black triangle gaps appear between the teeth, mainly due to gingival recession and insufficient gingival filling.

There are many reasons for gingival recession, such as calculus, periodontitis, etc., or it may be caused by occlusal trauma, excessive orthodontic force or tooth movement after orthodontic treatment.

In simple terms, the “black triangle” usually reflects an unhealthy periodontal state. If you do not pay attention to control, these gaps are also likely to cause food Impaction, induce the “black triangle” to continue to develop.

And to solve the problem, we must first remove the cause. Based on periodontal problems, periodontal basic treatment is performed. Such as “proximal deglazing” and correction, partial veneer or resin restoration, and restoration with the help of prosthetic gingiva or full crown.

Daily protection is also essential to prevent gum recession, such as brushing your teeth at least twice a day, regularly scaling your teeth to remove calculus and soft scale, and brushing your teeth vertically. In addition, you should try not to use toothpicks, instead use dental floss and interdental brushes to clean between your teeth.