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Is there a treat for Black gums to clean it ?? I have had Black gums since a very long time and it's very embarassing

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Hello . That color is due to melanin secretion in your body. If it is of esthetic concern to you certain depigmentation procedures can be used to slightly lighten the gum color. As lower teeth gums ar ...  Read More

My gums are getting black and I am using stolin . Iis it will benefit for me??

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NO use using any medicine for black colour of gums. ...  Read More

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The gums of my frontier teeth are become black and incresing.down side are more black and upper side is also but less black

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Some people have melanin pigment deposition on their gums which apparently appears as blackish It's most often quite normal ...  Read More

Should I wait til June for gum surgery?? Is black gums are really harmful??

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Black gums are not harmful or abnormal.They are just due to melanin pigment,no need to undergo for a surgery. ...  Read More

Since childhood I have black gums... Let me know if I can get rid of it. If yes what is the possible treatment and how much it will cost?

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Gum color is genetic just like skin colour and not possible to change much. It may darken by smoking etc but cannot be altered ...  Read More

Hello I have black gums due to smoking... Please suggest me something for it... Since 1 year i m facing this problem

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Hi Black gums and the pigmentation can be lightened with a simple procedure Once the procedure is done we can observe the effect and then go for subsequent sittings. ...  Read More

Respected doctor sir and mam in my upper teeth there is some litle black gum I went to a dentist they told me to do a scaling of a teeth from a scaling the black gum will go away or plz can u tell me some medicine or a best mouth wash for a gum

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Pls put up picture. Depigmentation treatment can done for pigmented gingiva. ...  Read More

Why my gums are getting black. I am regularly brushing my teeth twice. Please advice what's the cause.

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Its normal might be due to hyper melanin pigmentation ...  Read More

Gums of my daughter are getting black. They are little bluish in tone. What can be the reason and how they can be cured. Is this due to deficiency of any nutrient.

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No, that is normal due to melanin deposition it can turn black. This is not a cause of worry. If possible attach a picture of the same for further reference. ...  Read More

My daughter has black gums. Pls advise what should i do to make them normal as it doesn't look nice. She brushes regularly.

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Brushing and flossing your teeth properly, twice or three times a day Gargling with a good mouthwash or some warm salt water twice each day Quitting unhealthy practices like smoking and chewing tobacc ...  Read More

Hi I am 29 weeks pregnant and have sudden sharp pain on the left side near ribs. It usually goes away while lying flat. But now it has increased. Also while brushing the teeth in the morning there is blood from gums and tooth.

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Consult please. ...  Read More

Is there any is side effect from laser light gums treatment ,is there any radiation used in this it is totally safe or not

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Hello . There is no side effect ...  Read More

There is gum flap appeared in last corner of the well grown teeth. And it happened after bute cheek and due to this cheek bite again n again is happening

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Hello You can get the flap removed from your nearest dentist Or if is due to improper angulation of the wisdom tooth you need to extract the tooth so that the cheek biting issue won't happen ...  Read More

I have swollen single gum in my right below side teeth from last 7-8 days also my voice is cracking sometimes . I am worried about oral cancer because my symptoms matched those also I smoked ciggerate for one straight year 1 2 or daily . I don't have any ulcer in my mouth no bad smell also can open my mouth 4 finger long no fever or headache. Pleas

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Hi sir , although the image is not clear within that specific region, this seems to be a case of what we call is a Pericoronitis (based on the region) but you said you did not have any restriction of ...  Read More

Any treatment for gum lengthening issues or gummy smile .I have three crown teeth on upper front area of teeth. Can u share better and faster treatment of gummy smile

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Hello, The treatment would depend upon what is causing your gummy smile. It could be due to 1) the large upper jaw or the position of the jaw is low 2) Short teeth 3) short or hyperactive lip 4) exce ...  Read More

Gums leaving my molar tooth. Please help! Mild irritation fiforr 2 days, currently no pain. Noticed it a week ago.

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Hello It’s due to the wisdom tooth, where it is unable to maintain proper hygiene, and that is the reason for the situation I want you to go to the dentist for the cleaning to get a solution for this ...  Read More

Four days ago, I accidentally swallowed a chewing gum (or I’m not sure if I swallowed it). Since then, I occasionally feel mild one-sided abdominal pain. Stool and gas are passing normally, sometimes with slight difficulty, sometimes normally. There is no vomiting or bloating. I had intestinal obstruction surgery 12 years ago. Should I be wor

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

“Three days ago, I accidentally swallowed a chewing gum. Since then, I feel mild one-sided abdominal pain. Gas and stool are passing, sometimes with slight difficulty, sometimes normal. There is no vomiting or bloating. Should I go for an ultrasound/sonography or is this pain due to normal digestion/spasm?”

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No need ...  Read More

Is it safe to apply Kojivit ultra crème for reducing blackness around my mouth .Till how much time J can use it ?? And if I stop using crème does blackness will come Again ?? Please help

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No. Perioral pigmentation will worsen. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

Hi doc, my son had root canal treatment of his lower teeth past 1 year. Now again the gums of that teeth is swollen with white boil in it . Also 3 months back his upper tooth was extracted. He brushes his teeth two times and also rinses after every meal even then this swelling is happening. Why is this swelling ? I m scared whether this type happe

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Hello There might be chances that the root canal might have got infected Get an xray done ...  Read More

I have observed black spot on foreskin top for past few days. I am really worried.can someone see this and suggest what it is. I can feel the black area

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Cyst on gum is removed and tooth is also extracted years before but now also if I touch that area I feel something which is hard.Root canal and bridge was also done that time.

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Need more info...is pain present on touch? ...  Read More

There is swelling in my gums and bleeding too. I am having trouble breathing too. I am unable to understand anything. What should I do?

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You need proper examination. Visit the clinic ...  Read More

My gum near tooth just swallow from 2-3weeks and causes pain when touched,I consulted a doctor and he gave stolin gel.I am using it for a week but see normaly different.What should I do?

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You may get a second opinion for the exact cause of swollen gums .Most of the time gum gets swollen due to pockets ( infection in gum) which can be cured by professional cleaning followed by warm wate ...  Read More

My mother has blackness near vaginal area due to friction while walking, any cream to that can be applied to remove the blackness in the skin

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi, I am currently in 24th week of my pregnancy. In this pregnancy I've had swollen gum before. But today again I had bleeding gums and someone told me it will cause preterm birth. Is it really true? I thought this was a normal part of pregnancy.

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My gum bleeds during brushing of teeth from last few months and now I can see minor blood in the morning as well when I wake up from last 2 weeks. Any suggestions or home remedy. I have no other symptoms like cough, fever or pain or problem in eating.

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Hello Gum bleeding is usually due to the deposits on the teeth. I want you to visit the dentist for the scaling that is cleaning of the tooth. ...  Read More

After bleeding from one tooth's gum , it became dark redness. The redness is reducing but it slows . Any suggestions please see the photo.thanks

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The dark redness in the gum after bleeding may be due to localized gingival inflammation or a small hematoma (blood accumulation under the tissue). Since the redness is gradually reducing, it indicate ...  Read More

In the Ist photo my canine gums are going down what's the reason And in the second photo my gums under the inscisors have a white weird lining and is different from lower pink gum I want an overall detail that my gums are normal or not

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Hi, In the first image, there is plaque and calculus buildup on the inner side of your lower front teeth.The white line near your gums and inflammation are signs of plaque and calculus buildup beneath ...  Read More

I have small white spot in my gum behind my 2nd molar tooth where previously (4yrs ago) surgical extraction of wisdom tooth is done. I have taken many antibiotics (monocef,sporidex725,augmentin625)..but its not completely cured. Its painless but i have discomfort during chewing after eating the spot reduced then again build up. So 2 dentist sugges

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1) After tooth extraction, sometimes a small sharp piece of bone slowly pushes through the gum as the body remodels the area. This can feel like a white bump, hard to touch, and may irritate your tong ...  Read More

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