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Black colouring in gum
I have a blackish region in my front teeth near the gum..
What is the reason. There is no pain and nothing else...
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Hello, the blackish region could be due to pigmentation.Visit a dentist and get it checked. Now a days there are certain surgical procedures to get it removed.
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Hi..it's because of more melanin deposition in that area. No need to worry. It's normal. Gum contouring treatments are available if you want.
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The blackish colour might as well be a normal melanin pigmentation ,the one that is present on your skin to give it different tones.esthetically considering this as a problem can be corrected using lasers ,which is pain free,else can be ignored!
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you can visit a nearby dentist for a consultation
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Dr. R. Vasanth Kumar
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19 yrs exp
Chennai
It might be caries or could be plaque or tartar..it's not necessary that all caries be painful..
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Consult a nearby dentist..only after clinical e
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Dr. Bala Vignesh
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9 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello it's normal to have more than 20% ppl have this.. it's nothing but melanin pigmentation..
If it's bothering you too much you can go for laser de pigmentation.. thanks
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Dr. Nandhini Swamynathan
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Chennai
The blackish colouration may be due to long-standing deposits in the mouth or due to decay of the tooth near gum region(cervical caries). please visit a nearby dentist for proper treatment..
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