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I have developed intrinsic yellow spots on some teeth. What is the cause?

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Hi doctor,

I am 23 years old. I have developed a kind of intrinsic spot on one of my canines. After few years, I noticed the same appearing on the other tooth. Secondly, I can see an accumulation of plaque on the inner side of the lower incisors. I do not have any other medical conditions apart from mild anemia. I have a hemoglobin level of 9 g/dL. Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Bharat Joshi

Education:

MDS Periodontology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bharat Joshi is a highly skilled Periodontologist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Dr. Joshi is dedicated to providing advanced periodontal care, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, to help patients maintain optimal oral health and achieve long-lasting, healthy smiles through personalized and evidence-based dental care.

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https://www.icliniq.com/articles/dental-oral-health/amelogenesis-imperfectaHi,

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The first spot appears to be due to vitamin D deficiency or calcium deficiency while the second and third spots are due to extrinsic stains. I suggest you do scaling to remove the stains. However, the first one seems to be incipient caries. So observe it and please send a picture of it to confirm it. The other two are confirmed. If you have depression below the canine, then it is caries and it can cause massive damage later. Kindly treat the condition.

The Probable causes

You can have stains due to coffee and there is food lodgement.

Investigations to be done

You need to take an X-ray of the canine.

Differential diagnosis

You can have amelogenesis imperfecta.

Probable diagnosis

You can have stains and incipient caries or vitamin deficiency.

Treatment plan

You can do scaling for stains and restoration for the canine.

Preventive measures

You can use warm saline rinses every six hours for five days.

Regarding follow up

If there is no depression below the canine, then it is vitamin deficiency. Please send a picture to confirm it and I can suggest you a treatment.

The Probable causes

You can have stains due to coffee and there is food lodgement.

Investigations to be done

You need to take an X-ray of the canine.

Differential diagnosis

You can have amelogenesis imperfecta.

Probable diagnosis

You can have stains and incipient caries or vitamin deficiency.

Treatment plan

You can do scaling for stains and restoration for the canine.

Preventive measures

You can use warm saline rinses every six hours for five days.

Regarding follow up

If there is no depression below the canine, then it is vitamin deficiency. Please send a picture to confirm it and I can suggest you a treatment.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At October 3, 2020
Reviewed At May 12, 2026

Education:

MDS Periodontology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bharat Joshi is a highly skilled Periodontologist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Dr. Joshi is dedicated to providing advanced periodontal care, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, to help patients maintain optimal oral health and achieve long-lasting, healthy smiles through personalized and evidence-based dental care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MDS Periodontology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bharat Joshi is a highly skilled Periodontologist with extensive years of clinical experience. He specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gum diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Dr. Joshi is dedicated to providing advanced periodontal care, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, to help patients maintain optimal oral health and achieve long-lasting, healthy smiles through personalized and evidence-based dental care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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