My 28 mos old has a dark which looked like a shadow 4 mos ago on the back of her front tooth. Is it decay?

My daughters teeth look great. We brush often. Lately it appears there is more plaque build up. Unfortunately she has had more sugar in the past couple months. The grey spot behind her tooth appeared like a shadow of the natural indentation of her tooth. But now the grey area has spread. Her teeth look pearly white otherwise, I would not have noticed this discoloration unless she tilted her head back. Her other teeth look fine.

My 28 mos old has a dark which looked like a shadow 4 mos ago on the back of her front tooth. Is it decay?
It could be decay, or she could have bumped the tooth but either way, you need to get her into see your dentist or a Pediatric Dentist. They will want to take an x-ray and look at that tooth more closely. Getting her in before she has problems is vital and will help to not create a phobic later if this can be treated relatively easily. Best of luck
Reply:yes it is decay
Reply:yes it might be decay.. u have to help her brush her teeth do it 3 times a day to prevent alot of plaque build up.. and whenever she eats or drinks stuff with sugar (and when she drinks milk) give her water to rinse or swallow .. water removes the sugar off the teeth..
Reply:It may be decay. Sugars and juices are the bad ones, so keep those to an absolute minimum and brush her teeth after having those.


You will need to take her into the dentist to have it looked at. Try to find a pediatric one as smaller kids do better with them. Also have her bring her favorite stuffed toy with her when she goes... it can have a check up too.
Reply:unfortunately she might have a dead tooth(root injury). this can come from an injury, like from a fall or collision or for unknown reasons. The best thing to do it take her to a dentist, preferable a pediatric dentist because they are better with kids. You can also have her pediatrician look but a dentist would be better. they can x-ray it and figure out whats going on. I don't think it has anything to do with sugar or plaque. I hope shes ok.
Reply:Darkster at 28 months your child is ready for her first dental visit so why not go in and see the dentist for this and for a general check up.
Reply:HAVE A DENTIST EXAMINE THIS.