why are some people's gums dark brown and black-it looks gross!?

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why are some people's gums dark brown and black-it looks gross!?

I see this with Black people. I even see kids like this - why? (I am not a racist !)

2006-08-07 06:18:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental

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While you say that you are not a racist, your question sure sounds like that. The reason for the brown color is because of a pigment called Melanin (yes the same one present in black hair). This pigment is more common in people of color. However you see this dark colored gums in white people, if they smoke a lot.

2006-08-07 06:37:43 · answer #1 · answered by DDS, MS 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋

Because that's how they are born!Your ? sounds a littler racist!

2006-08-07 07:32:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

"I am not racist" -- No, just ignorant.

2006-08-07 06:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by AreolaDC 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋