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What Causes Purple Colored Blotch On Gums?

I have a purple blotch that has appeared above my front teeth. It stretches across about three teeth. I'm not sure how old it is since I rarely inspect my gums. I take care of my teeth relatively well, eat well, and do not smoke or chew, but I do not use mouth wash everyday. I have never gotten one of these markings before. I'm an eighteen year old Caucasian female. Is it something I should have checked out?
Wed, 18 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain a purple blotch over gums on teeth can be a bruise caused by some injury to the gums and toothbrush bristles can be one of the most common cause of injury to the gums or it can be due to some hard food like chips that can cause injury to the gums and rupture of small blood vessels can cause blood accumulation below the soft tissues leading to formations of red to purple bruises..
As it is not painful there and is localized to only front three teeth you need not to worry as gradually it will resolve on its own..
In case if it spreads or there is pain in the area you should consult a dentist to get ruled out for infection in the gums or teeth..
As of now there is nothing to worry as nothing seems serious..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Purple Colored Blotch On Gums?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain a purple blotch over gums on teeth can be a bruise caused by some injury to the gums and toothbrush bristles can be one of the most common cause of injury to the gums or it can be due to some hard food like chips that can cause injury to the gums and rupture of small blood vessels can cause blood accumulation below the soft tissues leading to formations of red to purple bruises.. As it is not painful there and is localized to only front three teeth you need not to worry as gradually it will resolve on its own.. In case if it spreads or there is pain in the area you should consult a dentist to get ruled out for infection in the gums or teeth.. As of now there is nothing to worry as nothing seems serious.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..