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Black spot inside cheek
Has an black spot inside cheek, it's slightly black no too dark, it's there for a few months. It doesn't grow or change colour . Have an Dental filling that side of mouth. No history of smoking or anything. Photo attached, kind of like the photo . What is it?
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looks like normal melanin pigmentation,,
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if there is no symptoms like ulceration, burning sensation , pain , hardness /tightening of tissues in the area then nothingto worry about
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if there are symptoms then better get a clinical evaluation done
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Which dental filling did you have ? Amalgam or composite ? Amalgam fillings are not used presently so it mostly isn't due to filling material. It seems to be a case of hyperpigmentation .
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Get a thorough examination done by a dentist. It will help the dentist to rule out the exact cause .
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Hi..
Which kind of dental fill do you have amalgam, or composite? Amalgam restoration are not used these days.
It looks like hyperpigmentation, Physical examination and evaluation needed.
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Kindly visit nearby dental surgeon for physical examination and evaluation
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