Did you know that black teeth in a child can have many causes? One of them is, of course, diseases, but also - treatment taken beforehand. Read the article and find out more. 

Causes of black teeth in children - caries

As is not difficult to guess, black teeth in a child are most often caused by decay. In its initial phase, it takes the form of light-coloured spots that turn dark brown after some time. They persist at the gum line. 

Apart from the fact that it does not look aesthetically pleasing, decay poses a considerable threat for the good oral health of the child in the future. Unfortunately, there are still a number of parents who claim that milk teeth do not need to be treated. This is a huge mistake! Read more in our article: "Treatment of deciduous teeth - does it make sense?".

Caries leads to many dangerous complications. Destroyed teeth need to be removed so that they do not pose a threat to permanent teeth, but even this is not ideal. If the milk teeth do not erupt on their own, with the help of the permanent teeth, these can grow crooked. Of course, getting your child braces is not a tragedy, but it is an expensive affair that can be avoided. Read: "Malocclusion in children - causes, consequences and treatment". 

Decayed teeth due to tooth decay will also make the child will become much less confident. It can also be an object of ridicule from peers. That is why we appeal - take care of your little one's teething teeth! 

And you can read more about caries in our article: "Child caries - causes, symptoms and treatment".

Dead tooth

When a tooth is dead, its colour changes. Therefore, pay attention to black teeth in your child - extraction may be necessary! Here, the cause is not necessarily advanced decay. The culprit could also be an injury that you may not even be aware of. 

If your little one's smile will look worrying, it is essential to visit your dentist. 

Read also our article: "Removal of a deciduous tooth, when is it a necessity?".

Black teeth in a child as a result of treatment 

Not everyone knows that black teeth in a child are often the result of treatment. This is called dental lapis. This treatment involves coating the lesions with silver nitrate with clove oil - lapis. It has a bactericidal effect, so it is a common method of 'rescuing' broken milk teeth. 

Why is this so important? As we mentioned earlier, broken milk teeth can be a threat to permanent teeth. These can grow crooked or already with advanced decay. Read the article: "Decayed teeth a danger to the health of the whole body". 

Remember too - milk teeth decay faster. Therefore, visits to the dentist should not be postponed until another time. Perhaps you already need filling of a deciduous tooth in the UK. 

A recipe for healthy teeth? Prevention 

To prevent your child's black teeth and other changes, regular visits to the dentist and good oral hygiene are essential. 

Let's start with the first. It is a good idea to schedule an adaptation visit when your child has his first tooth! This is mainly to get the child used to the dentist's surgery. 

We, as well as our parents and grandparents, do not necessarily have good memories associated with such visits. It is therefore very important not to transfer the fear to the child. Read the article: "Your child's first visit to the dentist in the UK". And if your little one is already afraid of the dentist, we have another resource for you: "Fear of the dentist in a child - how to combat it?". 

Secondly, it is extremely important to develop the right habits taking care of your oral hygiene! We know that toddlers are often reluctant to reach for the toothbrush. Fortunately - we have a way to help. Read: "10 ways to encourage your child to brush their teeth". 

If you're looking for a trusted practice to ensure your child's comfort - you've come to the right place. Make an appointment today to adaptation visit. Also check out the treatments that will protect your child's smile from black teeth, among other things: "Preventive treatments for your child - how to keep your toddler's teeth healthy". 

Remember: Good habits developed in childhood definitely score points in the future. So - come and visit us!