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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

Help. I have gums that looks extremely red for years now. I am worried it could be something bad. I had tartar cleanup few months ago but it still looks the same. I attach the before cleanup image and latest image.

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Hello, This redness is gingival inflammation because of local irritation that has been caused by hard deposits known as calculus. This calculus deposit can been seen in these two front teeth i am sur ...  Read More

I brushed a little extra hard and now my teeth are hurting for 2 days. My gums are also bleeding and it momentarily goes away when I drink water or apply ice or on brushing but it is continuously hurting

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The symptoms are most consistent with gingival trauma/inflammation from aggressive brushing, especially since the pain and bleeding started after brushing harder. The temporary relief with cold water/ ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam Here attaching pictures of my gums today I have noticed little white line on gums and some roughness is also there I have searched on Google about it and it shows leukoplakia which is a cancerous condition I am very much scared about it my age is 29 and I do chew panmasala Please help

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Based on the photograph, I do not think it is possible to confirm leukoplakia from an image alone, and it does not appear to be a classic thick white plaque. The white area could also be due to fricti ...  Read More

I got a pimple type in my between gums and my front gums pains and it was also swollen but it's reducing lil

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Hello Pimple shown in image indicate underlying infection in your teeth and it may be sinus for pus draining, get confirmed with X-ray. If you have pain then get this medicine Tab. Augmentin 625 mg ...  Read More

Around my bottom teeth. This gum looks bigger than it did a month ago. It's also swollen red. It has been like this for years but this is the first time I have noticed it has gotten bigger and more red. I will attach a photo. I did some research and no one has a specific gum this red, maybe swollen but the only one I notice red is mine. Can I pleas

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Hello . I understand your concern. This is Generalised Gingivitis. Basically it’s gum inflammation but you need not worry it can recover easily if taken proper care and treatment at the right time. I ...  Read More

Is there any issue with my gums that is very dangerous these two long teeth are natural or sign of something ?

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No need to worry. Visit dentist for regular dental checkup every 6months for good health . ...  Read More

Hello - I have swelling in upper right gum ( inside). It remains okay with painkiller and without painkiller it feels feverish. It seems I got scratch while eating. How much does it going to take heal ? Attached picture.

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Kindly upload picture of affected area of your teeth ...  Read More

Hi doctor, today I noticed mild pain and redness in my lower front gums. I also feel like a little more of the tooth is visible near the gum line. There is no major swelling or severe pain, but I wanted to check if it is gum irritation, tartar buildup, or early gum disease is it treatable

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As there is no burning only recession with inflammation. Go for scaling. It seems to be due to calculus deposit ...  Read More

My mother, age 45, has been complaining of swelling in her gum for about one month. We visited a dentist, and he said there is some extra tissue growth with color change on the gum. She has no history of tobacco, smoking, gutka, or alcohol use, and there is no ulcer or bleeding. The dentist prescribed antibiotics and a cream for now. He also mentio

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Hello Better to go for biopsy as suggested by the doctor to know the exact reason ...  Read More

I have swelling here in gums and it has been there for 4 days aprrox and today I noticed there is also slighttt swelling below and above incisor tooth of opposite sides. It hurt when i'm chewing food as the opposing tooth bites on gum other than that there is no such problem like dysphagia or swelling on the outside of jaw. The pain radiates someti

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

I have swelling here in gums and it has been there for 4 days aprrox and today I noticed there is also slighttt swelling below and above incisor tooth of opposite sides. It hurt when i'm chewing food as the opposing tooth bites on gum other than that there is no such problem like dysphagia or swelling on the outside of jaw. The pain radiates someti

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Condition is looking like inflammation of gums at last molar region Might be due to impacted molar ...  Read More

I have PCOD and for the past 1 year I have had inflammation/swelling in my upper front teeth gums. I consulted a dentist and was advised to do scaling and possibly laser gum tightening treatment later. I also consulted another dentist who did professional scaling, but even after scaling the inflammation is still present, though it has reduced compa

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Hello, you should do deep scaling. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Mujhe aage ke daanton ke beech gums me problem ho rahi hai. 5–6 din pehle maine wahan dhaga (thread) use kiya tha, uske baad se masuda thoda suja hua hai aur dant se halka alag lag raha hai. Us jagah pe halka pain rehta hai, aur jab main usko dabata hoon to jeeb par khatta sa taste aata hai. Maine abhi tak koi proper treatment n

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Hello! Looks like a local injury owing to the thread. Would request proper oral hygiene and an application of Mucopain intra oral gel, twice a day. Kindly get a check up done for the same. Thank y ...  Read More

One of my teeth got a cavity, after which it got damaged and broke off a 3 month ago. Now, for the past few days, there is swelling and puffiness in the one gum under nearby tooth which is also cavities. No pain in that area I am rinseing this area with salty warm water from week Please tell me how to treat this."

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Hello! Looks like a persistent infection in the tooth resulting in the gum swelling. Need to start medications for the same. Also, an X-ray will be required Would request an in person consultation t ...  Read More

Hello Am suffering from these black spots on my leg ,no itching But looking very bad Please suggest a cream so that I can cure this

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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

From last 2-3 days I'm noticing gum bleeding Please suggest what should I do What things can be done to avoid it

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Hello. Gum bleeding happens because when calculus gets deposited inside the gums, gums become sensitive and with slight touch they start bleeding Kindly get a cleaning done from your nearest dentist ...  Read More

Once i treated plaque of tooth and again it was forming and bad smelling from mouth and this is the opg can anyone help to what Gum disease I am facing and what diagnosis i need

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Hello Calculus deposition keeps on happening in intervals of time. You can get scaling/ cleaning done once or twice a year depending on the calculus deposition. Opg xray shows gaps between teeth whic ...  Read More

Gums are becoming loose. How to tighten the gums? Bleeding from gums sometimes while brushing the teeth.

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It sounds like periodontitis. Please visit your nearby dentist and get it checked. You might have calculus because of which the gums are loosing their attachment from the tooth. Get scaling done ...  Read More

I am 53 years old. I am suffering from bleeding from gums while brushing teeth. I also experience bad breath. Can you suggest proper treatment plan for this.

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Most likely the underlying cause is Periodontal disease.Are you suffering from Diabetes or taking any medication ? Adv - 1) Proper twice daily brushing 2)Interdependent cleaning (floss, in ...  Read More

Swelling in gum on left side after eating mutton.No pieces are stuck but pain and irriation there.See attached pic and help what is it and treatment.

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Hello Looks like due to trauma that swelling has happened Can do warm saline water rinses ...  Read More

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