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Darkness in gums

2019-12-03 13:47:32
I do smoke cigarettes but have heard about dark lips because of it but My Gums are getting dark in color. Any advice on this ?
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Hi It may be due to smoking...The stains in the teeth can gets cleaned by scaling professionally by dentist You need to go for tobacco cessarption counselling to gradually reduce the amount of smoking

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You should have a tobacco cessation counselling if you want to get rid of your smoking habit
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Have your gums checked up by a dentist nearby to assess the situation. Darkening/pigmentation of the gums can occur due to excessive smoking
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Avoid smoking and Use Mouthwash occasionally

Answered2019-12-06 08:33:05

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It's tobacco stain, u Stop smoking, gradually it reduces

Answered2019-12-05 13:28:13

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