Why is there a black shadow on my tooth?
Tooth decay is one of the most common causes of dark spots on teeth. But sometimes spots are just surface stains caused by foods or drinks. Staining can be easily removed during a dental cleaning or teeth whitening. Certain medications can also cause stains on the teeth.
Why did my teeth suddenly turn brown?
Aging: As you age, the outer layer of enamel on your teeth gets worn away exposing the yellow dentin. Your tooth dentin also grows as you age, which decreases the size of the pulp. The translucency of the tooth reduces, making it look darker. Genetics: Thicker and whiter enamel runs in some families.
Why is there a shadow on a dental X-ray?
The Dentist showed me x ray of my teeth and pointed out a “shadow” above a tooth I had a root canal in years ago. The shadow was not apparent during previous x rays 10 months previous. He said he needed to do a CT scan do determine whether this was a sinus infection or a tooth infection.
Why is there a shadow at the tip of my tooth?
A shadow, or “radiolucency”, indicates an absence of bone at the tip of a tooth root. This absence of bone is not a normal condition, because normally the bone is closely apposed to all root surfaces, separated only by a very thin layer of connective tissue (the periodontal ligament), which connects the root to the bone.
Is it cancer, found Shadow under the teeth?
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What does a shadow at the apex of a tooth mean?
“Shadows” at the top (apex) of a tooth’s root is almost invariably an abscess. Ocasionally it may be a cyst.
A shadow, or “radiolucency”, indicates an absence of bone at the tip of a tooth root. This absence of bone is not a normal condition, because normally the bone is closely apposed to all root surfaces, separated only by a very thin layer of connective tissue (the periodontal ligament), which connects the root to the bone.
The Dentist showed me x ray of my teeth and pointed out a “shadow” above a tooth I had a root canal in years ago. The shadow was not apparent during previous x rays 10 months previous. He said he needed to do a CT scan do determine whether this was a sinus infection or a tooth infection.
X-ray done for teeth, found shadow seen under the teeth. Is it cancer? Hi, I am Dr. A Chakraborty (Dentist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below. You are already signed-up with us. Enter your password. Forgot Password? X-ray done for teeth, found shadow seen under the teeth.
“Shadows” at the top (apex) of a tooth’s root is almost invariably an abscess. Ocasionally it may be a cyst.