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My gums are in dark color i m geting shy
I want strong teeth and gums and my gums color is in little dark in color i m shying to smile broad can you help me?
Sometimes due to excessive melanin pigmentation in the gums they appear darker than normal. A laser treatment or surgical treatment can be done to remove/lighten the dark pigmentation. However this result is not always permanent and can come back in about a year or so, varying from person to person.
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Consult a dentist to determine further line of treatment
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