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What Causes Black Discoloration At The Bottom Of The Gums?

Hi, so the bottom of my gums are starting to become black, im not sure whats causing it, or what it could , also my gums started bleeding slightly as well, could you please tell what is going, and how i can get rid of it! I never had this problem before.
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that blackish discoloration of the bottom part of gums can be due to increased pigmentation which can be due to excess Melanin deposition..
It can be due to smoking habit while infection can also be a cause..
It is generally not serious problem and some individuals can at times have pigmentation naturally also..
Gum bleeding is due to gum inflammation due to infection..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician or Periodontist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis..
You can be advised Scaling of teeth followed by gum.paint application and antiseptic mouthwash gargles..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Black Discoloration At The Bottom Of The Gums?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that blackish discoloration of the bottom part of gums can be due to increased pigmentation which can be due to excess Melanin deposition.. It can be due to smoking habit while infection can also be a cause.. It is generally not serious problem and some individuals can at times have pigmentation naturally also.. Gum bleeding is due to gum inflammation due to infection.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician or Periodontist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised Scaling of teeth followed by gum.paint application and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.. Hope this helps.. Regards.