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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

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

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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

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

Sir in my mouth I have a black gum I went to a dentist they told me it a black gum and by scaling it will went and by doing a mouth wash it will went so plz im attaching u a pic plz chexk and tell me some best mouth wash for it

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Sometimes gingival pigmentation may be normal... Your photograph suggest you need cleaning and for pigmentation problem de pigmentation procedure can be done but it might reccur even after procedure.. ...  Read More

Sir today i went to. A dental in my teeth uper jaw there is a black gum. I went to a dentist they told me it a black gum. And while doing scaling it go. Away I'm attaching u a pic plz chexk and tell me some best mouth wash for a healthy gum

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Black pigmentation of your gums is normal until I you don't have any pain ...  Read More

I have been facing tooth bleeding issue for past 3 days. however, my teeth are very strong and i do brush twice a day. But suddenly bleeding started in one of my gums. what could be the possible reason?

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Tooth cleaning is necessary, once you have to visit Dental Clinic. ...  Read More

I have an abscess on my gum whose tooth is undergone root canal treatment.This abscess doesnot cause any pain though and now it is reducing by its own.. is it dangerous?

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Don't worry.its not dangerous. If possible upload pre treatment and present xray which will help us to understand about exact scenario. ...  Read More

Is gum tone powder for gum recession? Will this help in bringing back the receding gums? How this needs to be applied whether on the gum or on the teeth root which is being exposed? Looking for suggestions on natural remedies other than surgery.

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Gumtone is for toning of the gums.,to stop bleeding of gums,to relieve ulcers of the mouth. It is in powder form,and gel form either of them can be used applied on the gums and massaged gently by fing ...  Read More

My gums are turning white and that is not painfull. So,what can be the reason for for it ? Is it a symptom of oral cancer?

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Kindly upload picture. ...  Read More

I m 15 week pregnant.From last 2 days beside my lower last tooth's gum is paining.when I blow my mouth ,while open my mouth its paining..its look like a little muscle came into the crown of that tooth.. When m using hot salt water gargle I feel relief.. What should I do?pls suggest

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It would be better if you upload a photo.kindly consult with dentist he/she will give you antibiotics (if needed). ...  Read More

How to regrow tooth gums naturally? The gums on one tooth went so low that the root is exposing and there is sensitivity. Also am tired of applying sensodyne for sensitivity. What is the natural remedy to bring back the gums without surgery???

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Massage ur gums with Gumtone powder after brushing teeth .Gums massage with the Gumtone powder/ gel. Also Gargling with water mixed with the powder will help tone the gums. ...  Read More

My baby is going to be 4 month he have some white patches in his upper part of gums in ...is it something serious.

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Gums or the hard palate ? Sounds like oral thrush ...  Read More

Hi Team, I am experiencing some kind of pain on the gums as shown in the picture all of a sudden. If i touch I feel it's a rough gum. It's only on left side of my teeth. What could be the reason.

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There are multiple reasons for gum pain. There might be a decay in adjacent teeth related to the gums or ther might be wisdom tooth erupting or there might be any food particles accumulated in the gum ...  Read More

I am having swollen gum near a bad tooth. It's not paining yet have a discomfort... Can suggest a medicine and routine to relieve it. I brush regularly... My oral hygiene is good yet bad breath is also a problem

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Attach picture. You may need to take xray for that particular tooth. Do not neglect. ...  Read More

What should we do daily to keep for gum, tongue mouth ,teeth throat etc to free from all disease what should some one follow daily

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Tooth Brush twice daily with tongue cleaning, salt water gargles. ...  Read More

Hi My left side last teeth at the bottom has a swollen gum which is covering the teeth . I'm not able to eat anything properly due to terrible pain of the swollen gum. Please can you recommend me any medicine to reduce the swollen. Since I cannot get out of my building as there are COVID +ve cases in my building.

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You most likely have a wisdom tooth which is impacted (stuck in bone due to lack of space), you will have to get it extracted. It will be a small surgery and you will have to take rest for a day or tw ...  Read More

I have some light black spot in chest. I feel it has been from recently last week. And some itching on my both hand.

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Please share the pics. Shouldn't be worrisome though ...  Read More

I have attached a pic below . Are my gums normal or receded and what can I d to stop them ??? Pls tell me

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Yes.Your gums have started recession. You might have a deep bite. So have to consult an orthodontist for correction of deep bite. Also you have calculus ( deposits) in your teeth. That is also one o ...  Read More

My gums are swollen and a part of it is loosened from the teeth. How do I get treated for this problem? Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.

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Swollen gums and mobility of teeth is due to Periodontitis. U need to visit d dentist get teeth scaling done first . After that depending upon d severity u may or may not require flap surgery . ...  Read More

I have already gone with the teeth extraction of front 2 teeth . And Again a bump like is spreading in gum . Beside the left canine's. I dont know what is happening

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Kiny upload the picture of the lesson. After seeing only we can comment and diagnose further ...  Read More

I had braces to my teeth. Lower set of teeth was forced to move forward. Thusmy dental arrangement is little disturbed. Now my tooth started paining because there are no gum linked to them, & roots are about to open. Attached is the pic where u can see my teeth is almost open & not covered by gum...its becoming sensitive & painful now.p

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This is called as gingival recession. You need to undergo minute gum surgery to correct the problem. The skin fold below the tooth has to be removed. By the time you can apply Senolin SF gel over sens ...  Read More

Pls have look at picture don't know what it is like cut or scratch in gum. Pls provide good medciation thanks

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Hot or spicy food intake may cause this. Dologel CT, 3-5 times/day, In clean mouth use finger/fresh ear bud for applying the gel, keep applied on gum area for 3 mins, not to swallow the saliva, rinse ...  Read More

I am facing bleeding from my teeth/gums while brushing occasionally. Also gums near my front teeth is turning brownish.

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Mouthwash :thermokind/senquel AD/ rexidin Once in every 2 days, after meal, 5-10 drops maximum in your mouth, hold for next 2-3 minutes, mouth will salivate automatically once mouthwash is held in mou ...  Read More

I have been facing bleeding gum and pus formations in my mouth for last 2 3 weeks. I started using mouthwash from last week to see if there is improvement. But the problem is it very hard to enjoy and have food. Like spicy food. Any remedies?

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Pls visit your neighborhood dentist for a consultation. ...  Read More

I have bleeding gums problem while brushing my teeth for the past 1 year. When i visited a dental hospital 6 months before he suggested for teeth cleaning. But its been 6 months since i did teeth cleaning still bleeding gums problem is not solve. Kindly suggest solution for my problem.

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Get your dental cleaning done again. If the tartar has formed again and swelling has reappeared then bleeding occurs. It depends on many factors like arrangement of your teeth, your brushing technique ...  Read More

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