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What Can Cause Black Gums In An Infant?
yes, I have a 8 month old baby girl, and while feeding her tonight noticed on the upper part of her mouth, where her upper back gums are is totally black! we are so nervous, what could this be??
She has been very fussy the past couple of days, maybe this is why?
She has been very fussy the past couple of days, maybe this is why?
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The black pigmentation over the gums could be a normal physiological pigmentation or it can be secondary to a irritation over the gums by the erupting milk tooth. Consult a oral physician or pediatric dental surgeon and get it ruled out. Nothing to be panic.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The black pigmentation over the gums could be a normal physiological pigmentation or it can be secondary to a irritation over the gums by the erupting milk tooth. Consult a oral physician or pediatric dental surgeon and get it ruled out. Nothing to be panic.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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