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2018-03-01 03:08:12
Should I wait til June for gum surgery?? Is black gums are really harmful??
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Hi u need not wait.. u can just send me a picture.. give me lil details .. so we can plan accordingly.. we can discuss according to ur problem.. wt exactly u require.. time span.. a surgeon n periodontit both will togetherly perform in my Clinic
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Black colour in gums is due to melanin pigmentation by melanocytes.  It is normal variations n no need to worry.  If you wish u can do laser depigmentation but it stay for max six months. U will get same colour back

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Black gums are not harmful or abnormal.They are just due to melanin pigment,no need to undergo for a surgery.

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