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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / October 2004Black covering over the back of teeth?
Hi, My girlfriend has what appears to be black coverings over the back of all her teeth. The teeth appear fine from the front, but appear black on the back (only really visible when she opens her mouth to laugh, yawn, eat etc). She mentioned to me recently that the dentist had put some sort of covering over the back of her teeth when she was a young girl and that it had remained since then, leaving this black appearance of the back of her teeth. Can anyone identify what this might have been, or explain it further to me? When I first noticed this, it initially bothered me - but now she has explained what it was (and that it isn't rot) I am not so bothered by it. However I would like to understand what kind of covering a dentist might have added and why it would leave this appearance, and if there is anything she can do to have it removed? Much appreciated, Guy. >Hi, > >My girlfriend has what appears to be black coverings over the back of >all her teeth. The teeth appear fine from the front, but appear black >on the back (only really visible when she opens her mouth to laugh, >yawn, eat etc). Bulemic? Joel >She mentioned to me recently that the dentist had put some sort of >covering over the back of her teeth when she was a young girl and that >it had remained since then, leaving this black appearance of the back >of her teeth. Maybe. >Can anyone identify what this might have been, or explain it further >to me? When I first noticed this, it initially bothered me - but now [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Much appreciated, Is she extremely thin? Joel >Guy. Is it metal that has 'turned' black or what? Is it on the back of her front teeth only? > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Guy. >Is it metal that has 'turned' black or what? Is it on the back of her front >teeth only? LOTS of black bacteria stuff? >> Hi, >> [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] >> >> Guy. Probably had sealants placed at some time. And probably needs a good prophy. carabelli >Probably had sealants placed at some time. And probably needs a good >prophy. > >carabelli YUP ....... Or too much Peridex ...... > >Probably had sealants placed at some time. And probably needs a good > >prophy. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Or too much Peridex ...... Thanks for the feedback but I still don't understand - can anyone be more specific? What is a "prophy" and "Peridex"? Would a "prophy" get rid of the black? My girlfriend isn't (and has never been) bullemic as far as I know. She is a healthy weight so I really don't think it is that. I think it is on the back of all her teeth - top and bottom. Anymore advice would be greatly appreciated. Guy "Guy Fleegman" ........ > Thanks for the feedback but I still don't understand - can anyone be > more specific? What is a "prophy" and "Peridex"? Would a "prophy" > get rid of the black? Yes Prophy is short for prophylaxis - a dental cleaning. Sealants are protective coverings put on the pits and fissures of a tooth, typically, but not restricted to the chewing surfaces of the teeth. I'm guessing this is what she had done. Peridex is a prescription mouth rinse to aid in treating periodontal (gum) problems - it has potential to leave a stain that can be removed with a prophy. Does she smoke? carabelli Is she eastern Indian? > "Guy Fleegman" ........ > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > carabelli You got me wondering how that might be significant. What are you thinking of? Something in the diet, genetic predisposition, developmental anomaly ...?  SignatureRoy DotSeaEh is .ca | Is she eastern Indian? >You got me wondering how that might be significant. What are you thinking >of? Something in the diet, genetic predisposition, developmental anomaly >...? Betelnut -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >>You got me wondering how that might be significant. What are you thinking >>of? Something in the diet, genetic predisposition, developmental anomaly >>...? > >Betelnut THANKS .. Sounds better than my "beetle nuts." You know ,, the beetles themselves are very teensy ..... >>>You got me wondering how that might be significant. What are you thinking >>>of? Something in the diet, genetic predisposition, developmental anomaly [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >You know ,, the beetles themselves are very teensy ..... Using magnification ? -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >>>>You got me wondering how that might be significant. What are you thinking >>>>of? Something in the diet, genetic predisposition, developmental anomaly [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> >Using magnification ? That would be line the 7 inch TV set from the 1950s with the huge magnification lens on front! > You got me wondering how that might be significant. What are you thinking > of? Something in the diet, genetic predisposition, developmental anomaly > ...? > > | Is she eastern Indian? Thanks everyone. I got a better look at it today and I really don't think it is the mouthwash theory. They look really well-fitted etc so I think it must be sealants of some kind (they're almost silver-ish in colour - but very dark). So provided it is sealants, is there anything she can have done to make it appear more natural (i.e. more of a natural colour - whiter rather than so dark and black)? Thanks for any further advice. I bet you are seeing darkened amalgam fillings. >> You got me wondering how that might be significant. What are you thinking >> of? Something in the diet, genetic predisposition, developmental anomaly [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > >Thanks for any further advice. >I bet you are seeing darkened amalgam fillings. DARKENED fillings are highly poisonous! Joel >>> You got me wondering how that might be significant. What are you thinking >>> of? Something in the diet, genetic predisposition, developmental anomaly [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >> >>Thanks for any further advice. >>I bet you are seeing darkened amalgam fillings. > >DARKENED fillings are highly poisonous! Yes, they are. Cheers, Aribert SignatureSatanisten in der Ärztekammer? http://www.ariplex.com/ama/ama_woch.htm >Is she eastern Indian? Good thought .... beetle nuts ..... Joel >> "Guy Fleegman" ........ >> [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >> >> carabelli >>Is she eastern Indian? > >Good thought .... beetle nuts ..... > >Joel Betel nut. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >>>Is she eastern Indian? >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Betel nut. See above for my non-G rated explanantion. And thanks! Ever hear of Beetle Juice? (When you step on 'em). Joel >>>>Is she eastern Indian? >>> [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > >Joel Good one ! Betelgeuse, a rising star. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >>>>>Is she eastern Indian? >>>> [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >Betelgeuse, a rising star. That too! Light years ahead of most on this newsgroup. >>Betelgeuse, a rising star. > >That too! Light years ahead of most on this newsgroup. Excellent. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com Thanks, Figure 14 on the page below shows it well: http://www.dent.ucla.edu/ftp/pic/visitors/Tobacco/page1.html Google show a lot of links relating Betel nut use to oral cancer. Something I will have to keep in mind as the demographics of my neighbourhood are shifting yet again. SignatureRoy DotSeaEh is .ca | >>Is she eastern Indian? | > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] | Take out the G'RBAGE | wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >> >Probably had sealants placed at some time. And probably needs a good >> >prophy. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >Guy A picture would be helpful. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com >> >Probably had sealants placed at some time. And probably needs a good >> >prophy. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >more specific? What is a "prophy" and "Peridex"? Would a "prophy" >get rid of the black? Prophy means "tooth cleaning." If its an accumulation of "something" on the teeth, prophy is the ticket. We have ultrasonic devices to vibrate off the black. Peridex is some mnouthrine (Rx - prescription item) that patients love because they think it helps prevent gum disease. Dentists hate it because the teeth turn black as you described, but on the fronts, between the teeth as well. Joel >My girlfriend isn't (and has never been) bullemic as far as I know. >She is a healthy weight so I really don't think it is that. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Guy guy_fleegman99@yahoo.co.uk (Guy Fleegman) sounds like those are crowns. wrote in message news:<8e68d137.0410040514.2d32f098@posting.google.com>... > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Guy. |
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