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What Does Discolouration In Gums Indicate?
I woke up this morning and my gum around one tooth is a dark purple color. It doesn't hurt but feels swollen and a little tender. The discoloration is only on the outer gum the roof of my mouth and the gum surrounding the tooth toward the inside of my mouth is a normal color. When I brush it it does not bleed or anything and I dont think I cut it. I have an appointment with the dentist but not for another 2 days. Do you have any ideas what this could be?
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
Hello!Thank you for posting here.
This discoloration can be calculus or a piece of food struck which can be causing pain and discomfort.Do not try poking it.Do warm saline water gargle thrice daily.Brush gently.Do not panic.Your dentist will remove it with a scaler or a curette.Avoid this area for chewing if possible till you see your dentist.Your dentist will be suggesting you a floss or interdental brush after clinical examination.
Take a OTC pain killer if necessary.
Regards.
This discoloration can be calculus or a piece of food struck which can be causing pain and discomfort.Do not try poking it.Do warm saline water gargle thrice daily.Brush gently.Do not panic.Your dentist will remove it with a scaler or a curette.Avoid this area for chewing if possible till you see your dentist.Your dentist will be suggesting you a floss or interdental brush after clinical examination.
Take a OTC pain killer if necessary.
Regards.
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