2006-08-11 05:22:41 · 7 answers · asked by Teebers 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It depends on your race and whether you smoke or not. In Caucasians, it tends to be pink or dark red. In people of color, it can vary from black to brown. That is because of the presence of a pigment melanin (yes the same pigment in hair). However, if you smoke, it can become dark due to nicotine and heat generated through smoke. Hope that helps.
2006-08-11 05:41:09 · answer #1 · answered by DDS, MS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the roof of your mouth isn't always uniform..and can vary in color depending on your age, and nationality, anything from a whitish pink, to a red is generaly normal..darker colors can be from smoking or diet, or nationality.
2006-08-12 08:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by MyDreams2Be 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same color as the inside of your flesh. Or you can go by seen the in side of your lips that color.
2006-08-11 05:33:06 · answer #3 · answered by Classico 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was at the dentist yesterday. He had a person write down information as he examined me. He said it was "coral pink," which is healthy.
2006-08-11 06:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
deep pink... like a slightly darker pink then your gums.... about the same color as your tongue
2006-08-11 05:30:13 · answer #5 · answered by Patti B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uniform light red, any mottling or other colors may be indicative of a disease.
2006-08-11 05:36:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer a burnt orange.
2006-08-11 05:25:33 · answer #7 · answered by EMAILSKIP 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋