{"id":3055,"date":"2026-09-29T09:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T07:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiloo.es\/?p=3055"},"modified":"2026-11-09T20:02:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T19:02:44","slug":"stains-childrens-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wiloo.es\/en\/blog\/manchas-dientes-ninos\/","title":{"rendered":"Stains on Children's Teeth: White, Black and Brown"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stains on children's teeth can be white, black, brown or yellow, and each colour usually has a different cause. Not all of them are decay: some are enamel defects and others are simple stains that can be removed at the clinic.<\/strong> The important thing is to have them assessed by a paediatric dentist to find out what they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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What Each Colour of Stain Means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Colour<\/th>\nMost common cause<\/th>\nShould you see a dentist?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Opaque white, next to the gum<\/strong><\/td>\nEarly decay (demineralisation)<\/td>\nYes, as soon as possible: it can be stopped<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
White or yellowish, on permanent molars and incisors<\/strong><\/td>\nMolar-incisor hypomineralisation (MIH)<\/td>\nYes, the enamel is more fragile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
White, in fine streaks<\/strong><\/td>\nMild fluorosis<\/td>\nAt the regular check-up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Black line, next to the gum<\/strong><\/td>\nExtrinsic staining from bacteria or iron<\/td>\nYes, it's cleaned at the clinic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brown or black, in a cavity<\/strong><\/td>\nAdvanced decay<\/td>\nYes, soon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grey or dark, on a single tooth<\/strong><\/td>\nPrevious knock<\/td>\nYes, to check the nerve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t
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White Spots on Teeth<\/h2>\n

These are the most common and can have three main causes:<\/p>\n