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What causes black stains on toddlers' teeth?

Both my kids had almost completely black teeth around age 2. It was definitely not caries. All the dentist could tell us was that it is harmless and will eventually disappear (which it did) - but which organism (bacterium?) causes these stains, and why do only some children get them?

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  • Asked by Moitz
  • on 2010-08-11 12:56:47
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MikeAdams#367 says:

Assuming you have not been dosing him with tetracycline, or excessive iron supplements (both of which can cause blackening) it may be you child simply forms such deposits naturally. There are reports that some children are prone to this (different mouth bacteria, diet......) and it typically goes away with time. The are some who suggest that it may even be beneficial since children with the black deposits seem to be far less prone to cavities.

As long as your dentist isn’t worried, I would not be concerned 

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