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What Causes Purple Discoloration On The Bottom Gum?

Hello. My bottom gums (way down - not visible unless you are looking) - appear red/purple on the bottom of the front 6 teeth. So far, there is no tooth or gum pain - no swelling but it looks like it's bleeding internally? I don't recall getting hit in the face/mouth ;) - so wondering what it could be? I do use whitening mouth wash if that has anything to do with it but it's only on the bottom gums. Thanks!

Thu, 7 Dec 2017
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Purple discoloration on bottom gum is mainly because of acute necrotizing periodontal disease and due to dead tissue, or necrosis. Improper oral hygiene, stress, smoking, and viral infections, are causes of infection. If this condition left untreated, it can spread to your cartilage and then bone, causing very serious bone loss. I would suggest you to visit dentist and get proper cleaning of this area done. Periodontist is the one specialized for gums for proper scaling, root planning. Maintain hygiene brush three times a day along with flossing. There are surgical and non surgical both methods available to prevent this discoloration. Use antimicrobial mouth wash such as Listerine.

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Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Purple Discoloration On The Bottom Gum?

Purple discoloration on bottom gum is mainly because of acute necrotizing periodontal disease and due to dead tissue, or necrosis. Improper oral hygiene, stress, smoking, and viral infections, are causes of infection. If this condition left untreated, it can spread to your cartilage and then bone, causing very serious bone loss. I would suggest you to visit dentist and get proper cleaning of this area done. Periodontist is the one specialized for gums for proper scaling, root planning. Maintain hygiene brush three times a day along with flossing. There are surgical and non surgical both methods available to prevent this discoloration. Use antimicrobial mouth wash such as Listerine. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari