Black gums

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Black gums

Asked for Female, 25 Years

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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Dr. Swetha Illapakurthi

Prosthodontist 11 yrs exp Hyderabad

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 are not usually visible like upper front you can also avoid the procedure .

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Dr. Rakshana Devi Dentist 2 yrs exp Tiruppur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rakshana Devi

Dentist 2 yrs exp Tiruppur

Consult Now

Hello.. Black color gingiva is seen in some people.. There is nothing to worry about.. Do scaling once.. Take healthy diet.. Take vitamin c supplements.. Gums if weaker may get alright.. Thank you..