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Gum turn black and causing discomfort

2021-09-29 08:16:07
This is how my gum turned black ..under the silver filled teeth and its causing discomfort while eating please suggest me why this happened And how to cure it .. There is no swelling nothing The gum is just black ..
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this is due to amalgam discoloration commonly know as amalgam tattoo. nothing to worry. you can change your filling to composite if you have concerns with discolouration.

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Nothing to worry about. Bits of silver filling have gone under your gums and left a discoloration. It won't cause any pain or swelling and does not lead to any serious condition. It will eventually wear off.

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You have developed a condition called amalgam tattoo. This condition will be cured only after replacing your amalgam with another dental filling material. Please visit dentist and get it replaced.

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