What should I do if there are small black spots on my teeth? Comprehensive analysis of causes and countermeasures
Recently, "black spots on teeth" have become one of the hot keywords on social platforms and health topics. Many netizens have reported that unknown black spots appear on the surface of teeth and are worried about their health risks. This article will combine the hot discussions on the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide a structured analysis of the causes, types and solutions to help you respond scientifically.
1. Common types and characteristics of small black spots on teeth

| Type | Appearance features | High-risk groups |
|---|---|---|
| Early stage of dental caries | Dot-like or linear black spots with rough surface | Children, sweet tooth lovers |
| Pigmentation | Smooth surface dotted dark spots | Coffee/tea drinker, smoker |
| dental calculus | Black deposits at the gingival margin | People with insufficient oral hygiene |
2. Five major response plans that are hotly discussed across the Internet
According to statistics from Weibo, Xiaohongshu and other platforms in the past 10 days (discussions exceeded 23,000 times):
| method | support rate | Applicable situations |
|---|---|---|
| Professional dental exam | 89% | All types of black dots |
| Ultrasonic tooth cleaning | 76% | Caused by pigment/dental calculus |
| Minimally invasive resin filling | 68% | Early stage of dental caries |
| Home whitening kit | 42% | Superficial pigmentation |
| Folk remedies (not recommended) | 15% | higher risk |
3. Graded treatment plan recommended by professional doctors
1.self-examination stage: Use a toothpick to gently scrape the black spots. Most of the pigment can be scraped off. If it cannot be scraped off, you need to seek medical advice.
2.primary processing: Teeth cleaning 1-2 times a year (to prevent tartar-type black spots)
3.medical intervention: Caries require timely filling to avoid developing into pulpitis.
4.Routine maintenance: Use toothpaste containing pyrophosphate to reduce pigmentation
4. Warning on recent hot cases
A case shared by Douyin user @爱gnadi has attracted widespread attention: a 28-year-old white-collar worker neglected black spots on his teeth and developed deep caries six months later. The cost of treatment surged from 300 yuan to 5,000 yuan. The video received 128,000 likes, and 87% of users in the comment area said they would make an appointment for a dental checkup immediately.
5. Three golden rules to prevent small black spots
| measures | Implementation points | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Diet control | Rinse your mouth promptly after drinking coffee/tea | Reduce exogenous coloration by 70% |
| Clean upgrade | Pasteur brushing method + flossing aid | Prevent 90% of dental plaque |
| Regular inspection | Six-monthly oral examination | Early detection and early treatment |
Summary:Small black spots on teeth may be health warning signs. Recent hot discussions on the Internet reflect the increasing public awareness of oral health. It is recommended to seek medical examination within 2 weeks after discovering the black spots to avoid delaying treatment like in the hot search case. Scientific dental care can maintain a bright smile!
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