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What To Do If Smoking Heavily And Gums Are Turned Purplish Black?

Hi. I have recently noticed my husband's gums are turning a purple colored black. Its not the whole gum, and it almost looks like you could wipe it off. His teeth are really good other than that. He is a heavy cigarette smoker, and a daily weed smoker. I am not sure how long they have been this way but I just noticed it tonight. He is white, black hair with brown eyes, darker completion. He is 28 yrs old, and has been smoking since the age of 13. Thank you.
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Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic.
Actually when gums are turning purple,it can be inflammation of gums. It occurs because of heavy smoking also, better you advise him to quit the habit and visit dentist to get complete oral prophylaxis done.
As it will help him.
Hope it will help you.
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What To Do If Smoking Heavily And Gums Are Turned Purplish Black?

Hello, thank you for consulting with healthcaremagic. Actually when gums are turning purple,it can be inflammation of gums. It occurs because of heavy smoking also, better you advise him to quit the habit and visit dentist to get complete oral prophylaxis done. As it will help him. Hope it will help you.