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DDs teeth pic

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Purplecrocsrock · 12/08/2018 15:28

Anyone know what or why her terth are forming a yellow/damaged look if the pic shows it clear enough. We brush twice a day- a struggle usually but we get there, she doesn't have sweets/chocolate often.. she does have a lot of melon and pineapple however, Dentist said not to worry but i am!

DDs teeth pic
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MonaLisaSimpson · 12/08/2018 15:37

I can't see any problem?

Purplecrocsrock · 12/08/2018 15:39

There is like a indent on them with yellowish staining- or maybe i am just being super observant to her teeth as my mum neglected mine when i wad young and i had to have them all taken out aged 6!!

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sonlypuppyfat · 12/08/2018 15:40

Perfectly fine, baby teeth are very white so when adult teeth come through perhaps they are looking a little off white to you

Poptart4 · 12/08/2018 15:40

Her teeth look fine in that picture plus a dentist told you she was fine so why are you worrying?

pitterpatterrain · 12/08/2018 15:42

If you have been to the dentist and they are fine, it probably is

I can’t see anything on the photo tbh

My DD has a bruised tooth - we don’t know what caused it however it is a yellow mark on her tooth, the dentist explained what it was as we were a bit worried. The colour won’t go now but her adult teeth should be fine

Bambamber · 12/08/2018 15:45

If you don't believe what a trained dentist tells you, why would you believe a bunch of strangers on the internet?

If you're worried about fruit, just give it with meals rather than a snack. But honestly you don't want to pass on your hang ups to your child

Purplecrocsrock · 12/08/2018 15:46

Okay! Thanks for the reassurance

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Muddlingalongalone · 12/08/2018 15:49

Dd1 is 7 and has exactly the same on her front 2 top teeth. I asked the dentist last week and he said they were fine.
Apparantly they look for discoloured because they are surrounded by pure white baby teeth as well.

AlReef · 12/08/2018 15:50

Has you DS taken any Antibiotics recently?

Otterseatpuffinsdontthey · 12/08/2018 15:54

What age is your little girl?
You're obviously looking after her teeth - brushing twice daily, restricting sweets & taking her to the dentist.
Perhaps watch what she's consuming - "acidy" fruits (pineapple, kiwis, strawberries etc) & fruit drinks can be harmful. Make sure she drinks plenty of water. Also, I was informed recently, that milk, left on the teeth, can cause decay (last drink before bedtime).

Purplecrocsrock · 12/08/2018 16:05

She is only 16 months! Haha, shw does still breastfeed so maybe the milk on her teeth before bed?

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SchadenfreudePersonified · 12/08/2018 16:08

Don't worry - slightly 'yellow" teeth tend to be stronger than very white ones.

One of the problems with tooth colouration is that so many people are having their teeth whitened, that we are now starting to think of that as a natural, healthy colour - it isn't, not any more than bleached hair is natural and healthy.

Natural teeth come in many off white shades, and my be healthy or unhealthy, depending how you look after them.

If dentist says they are okay, I wouldn't worry.

Otterseatpuffinsdontthey · 12/08/2018 16:19

My Granddaughter was breastfed until my daughter returned to work.
At 18 months, her current bedtime routine is: a cup of full-fat milk, drink of water (tap), teeth brushed.
Trust your dentist & maintain regular visits.

NotTheMrMenAgain · 12/08/2018 16:40

Might be a slight touch of fluorosis? It's very common in my area because the water is fluorinated.

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