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Black gums
There are black patch in gums near the joining part with teeth..and pink on the lower part of gums.gums on two of the teeth has almost disappeared..It is a major concern or should i wait and see for few days
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Please attach some clear photographs of effected area. Their may be some stains, calculus or pigmentation of gingiva.
Warm saline water rinses two to three times a day.
Consult doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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Gum color varies from person to person. Black gums and other changes in gum color can be caused by many factors including melanin, medications, silver amalgam fillings, certain medical conditions etc.
Treatment for black gums will depend on the underlying cause. Gum hyperpigmentation is eliminated or reduced by many procedures like surgical technique, lasers, electrosurgery etc. Definite treatment will depend on your detailed medical history and oral examination.
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Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing teeth regularly, flossing once a day, and cutting down on sugar.
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Hello dear
Please be calm
See it could be melanotic pigmentation or presence of calculus.i suggest you to please share pic for confirmation of diagnosis.for further information you can consult me
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Dr. Sakshi
Pediatric Dentist
6 yrs exp
Meerut
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The color of gingiva is determined by number and size of blood vessels, thickness of epithelium, keratinization degree, and melanin pigments present in the gingiva. It can be treated by laser depigmentation and the loss of gingiva on two of teeth can be due to deposition of calculus which can lead mobility of teeth. So it can be treated with scaling of teeth followed by flap surgery.
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