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Darker gums / Blackish gums
Hello Doctor
y my gums are changing color... previously it was darker pink shade ..now it's turning into blackish color
Few days back i got bacterial infection in throat ?
(Used Amoxicillin antibiotic for 10 days )
Did that effect on my gums too?
Thank you
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Hello.. Color changes in gingiva, can be normal also..
I advice you to do scaling..
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I advice you to take antibiotics only for three to five days..
not more than that..
few people will get ulcers because of antibiotics..
follow me up for further queries..
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Can you share clinical photograph of the affected area for better consultation?
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Change in color of gums could be due to many reasons like change in some diet, smoking, any calculus deposit etc. Attach clear photographs of effected area for better understanding.
Consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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Dr. Yashika Kewalramani
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Pune
There can be many reasons for color change ..
Sometimes it is natural and sometimes it is due to deposition of food debris or any infection that particularly leads to change of color.
But it's not because of antibiotics taken by you for 10 days.
You can get yourself consult online or offline to better understand what is the situation .
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Meanwhile warm water gargles 2-3 times a day & get a clinical checkup once .
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