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What Could Be The Reason For Black Gum Lining Around The Teeth ?

Hi. I'm a black male 24 years old. My gum located around my lower teeth is normal. A pink color. But just around the lower teeth, if you look at it further down a black color on the begging of the gum is seen. I wonder why this is? I'm around 177 pounds, nonsmoker, occasional drinker.
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
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Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

This could be due to pigmentation or plague and calculus deposition.
I would suggest you to get the checkup done.
Also go for complete mouth scaling and polishing.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.


Take care!
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What Could Be The Reason For Black Gum Lining Around The Teeth ?

Hi, Thanks for asking the query, This could be due to pigmentation or plague and calculus deposition. I would suggest you to get the checkup done. Also go for complete mouth scaling and polishing. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Take care!