What Do White Discoloration On The Gums Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2015

Question: My gums have taken this strange white color. What's going on? It's also on my upper teeth

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like mild gum infection..

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain l would like to know a bit of details about the problem of white appearance of gums so that I can guide you better.

The image you have sent is not very clear but it looks like there is mild infection in gums due to deposis over teeth near gum line..

I would like to know from you the following:
1.Is there any sensitivity or pain in gums or teeth?

2.Have you ever noticed any bleeding from gums?

3.As it is looking in image, is it just pale looking gums or there is formation of white patches or plaques also over the gums??

If possible sent a clearer picture..

Waiting for your reply..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (16 minutes later)

I'm sorry for the low quality picture doctor, I'll try a different one. I feel no pain or sensitivity, and no bleeding. It looks like the gums just change color in the middle

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mild infection in gums, needs Scaling..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome Again..

Thanks for the reply..

As per your reply there seems to be just mild infection in gums caused due to Plaque and tartar deposits on teeth..
Nothing to worry you can consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and for gum infection he can do a full mouth Oral prophylaxis or Scaling of teeth followed by topical application of gum paint..

At home care:
-Brush your teeth twice a day using a soft toothbrush.
-Do warm saline gargles at least once a day.
-Use anti-microbial mouthwash to gargle twice a day.
-Massage your gums using finger tips with round motions as it improves blood supply and cell growth..
-Drink plenty of water..
-Eat more of raw fruits and vegetables as they have cleaning action over teeth caused by friction and prevent deposit formation on teeth..

Wishing you a good health..

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Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj