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Is This a Cavity or a Stain? (photo)

choksantosFeb 16, 2013
My dentist said its probably a stain since its not showing on the xray. But why is there a white tinged around the stain? I noticed that after my braces were put on.. is it that etchant? I had cleaning but I didnt go away. What should I do?

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Dr. Shivangi Gajwani Jain, MDS
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Answered on Feb 25, 2013
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Dr. Kevin Coughlin, DMD
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Dr. Lilya Horowitz, DDS
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