instruction: hi doctor I have a crack that runs from my two front top teeth and it has a green color and is noticeable when I smile it is near the gum line but causes no pain do I need a dentist checkup
output: hello yes you need to visit your dentist as early as possible those green lines are basically a form of calcified plaque or calculus in medical term and the reason behind their green color can be chromogenic bacteria these plaques are needed to be removed at the earliest otherwise they will become much more heavy in bulk and will degrade the underlying bone which is supporting your tooth and in advanced stages it may lead to tooth mobility gum recession and in severe cases it can even lead to loss of tooth but you do not have to worry about that cause your disease is already diagnosed what you need is oral prophylaxis and dental scaling from your dentist to get rid of those greenish lines post prophylaxis polishing is required I generally prescribe chlorhexidine 2 oral rinse or mouthwash twice daily for seven days nothing per mouth for 15 minutes after your rinse using this solution never swallow the solution in case of an allergic reaction to this drug avoid or stop the medication and visit your nearby dentist however allergic reactions to this medication are very rare as per my experience you also need to brush your tooth daily with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste and you must brush your tooth twice a day after breakfast and after dinner to maintain your oral hygiene calculus deposit clinical examination is required to asses probing depths around the teeth greenish to yellowish streak of calculus deposit over upper front teeth and lower teeth also oral prophylaxis and chlorhexidine 2 mouth rinse twice daily for seven days initially brush twice daily following meals follow up required after three weeks after completion of oral prophylaxis