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From:	Darcy (81.152.25.195)
Subject:	Black stains on teeth-will they ever go on their own?
Date:	September 3, 2012 at 11:29 am PST

Hi Doug,

I would be so grateful if you could shed any light on the following;

I've had persistant black stains (look like little black spots up close) on almost all my teeth, particuarly the front and side teeth, since starting this lifestyle, which I'm now 100% in.

I've been to the dentist three times to have this black cleaned off (scale & polish)over the last 2-3 yrs. However, within days/weeks the black has started to return and is back to its worst within a few months.

I would have gone more reguarly to have it cleaned off, but don't want to risk damaging my teeth, as I've had lots of teeth problems since I embarked on 811. I came from a background of no teeth problems, but understand problems can surface from previous lifefstyle and have listened/read your views on teeth health etc. I have yet to find a way of keeping my teeth free from this black myself, which is highly embarassing and means I have to be conscious of not opening my mouth when I smile at people and feel v.self conscious about my teeth, which I use to feel very comfortable with.

My dentist said it is a due to a type of bacteria, which thrive in a clean mouth. I use ecodent (a tiny amount) and only brush softly at night and rinse with water in the morning. Sometimes I only brush with water. I monomeal during the day (2-3 fruit meals) and rinse with water after each meal, then have a salad in the evening. I don't graze.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Darcy

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