I used dip(tobacco) twice the other day in which I by the way do not dip all the time like once a year I buy a can and em up giving it away after a few dips. Back to the other day, when I got home from work, about 4 hours after last dip of tobacco, I went to brush my teeth and such an notice my gums were black/ very dark purple. What causes this? Is it serious? Been afraid to use the tobacco product since.
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Thanks for posting your query.
The black pigmentation may be the result of tobacco use.
This can lead into Precancerous conditions like erythroplakia,leukoplakia,Oral submucous fibrosis.
To prevent this,discontinue the use of tobacco.
Get your teeth cleaned.
Biopsy of the lesion will help to rule out any malignancy underlying.
Vitamin supplements as well as nutritious diet has to be followed.
Hope this helps.
Use of tobacco can lead to many diseases of gums like leukoplakia , erytholeukoplakia ,and beningn malignant lesions . It causes hazardous effects and i suggest you to quit the habit.
Get a checkup done by the Dentist .
Take an OPG x-ray to know the condition of the underlying bone .
Get complete mouth scaling and polishing done .
Take tab becosules OD for 30 days .
Use warm water gargles 3-4 times a day .
Further treatment will be decided on visual and radiological examination of the lesion . Discuss this with your dentist .
Use of tobacco either for chewing for smoking have many hazardous effects on the oral soft tissues.
Chewing tobacco or used as dips will lead to inflammation of oral mucosa leading to mucositis and will also give black pigmentation to the gums.
Prolonged use may have abrasive effects on the gums , also lead to oral malignancies .
so to prevent the hazardous effects discontinue the use to tobacco and other habits.
for black discoloration please get the clinical examination done by a dentist to can come up with diagnosis by taking necessary tests like biopsy to rule out any malignancies.
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
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Black gums may also be a sign of malignant melanoma in the mouth, which is particularly difficult to treat. The good news is that dark gums can typically be avoided through sufficient oral hygiene that includes regular brushing, flossing, dental checkups, and avoidance of smoking and chewing tobacco.
Hope this information helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
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Black Gums. Tobacco User. What Can Be Done?
Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The black pigmentation may be the result of tobacco use. This can lead into Precancerous conditions like erythroplakia,leukoplakia,Oral submucous fibrosis. To prevent this,discontinue the use of tobacco. Get your teeth cleaned. Biopsy of the lesion will help to rule out any malignancy underlying. Vitamin supplements as well as nutritious diet has to be followed. Hope this helps.