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Black gum in my tooth
Respected sir or mam I have a black gum. I went to a dentist they told me it a black gum and u have to do a scaling by doing a scaling it will go away I'm attaching u a pic plz chexk and tell me some best mouth wash also for maintaining a proper healthy gum
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Black gums means presence of melanin pigmentation in the gums which is a natural process....it doesn't signify unhealthy gums....
Scaling is not an option to get rid of the black gums.
Laser depigmentation can be done to get rid of it for cosmetic reasons.
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Warm salt water gargling
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This is melanin pigmentation over your gums which can never go by scaling or polishing.
If at all u want to get rid of this pigmentation there are treatment options available for it which is done either by lasers or through a minor surgical procedure for depigmentation
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You need to consult a Periodontist ( MDS - Periodontics)who will do it perfectly.
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Don't try home remedies seek expert consultation for the same
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Black gums are reason of pigmentation which is natural. It is very common. It doesnt go away with scaling or mouthwash. Mouthwash will only help in maintaining oral hygiene.
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If you are still adamant for the black gums to go away, go for depigmentation
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It is quite normal. No need to panic
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Such Pigmentation of gum never goes way by scaling or bleaching procedure.
You need to accept that fact.
Mouthwash hexidine once on Every 2 days after meal you can use to maintain proper oral hygiene. Brush teeth or rinse thoroughly after 15 minutes followed by use of mouthwash.
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Dr. Deepak Narayan
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
I have lasers to help you out, without side effects.
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