I've seen a lot of questions on here regarding dark gums...
Pigmentation of the gums (dark color seen at the gingiva) is generally physiological (normal) depending on the person's race. African Americans present more pigmentation, thus gums may have a darker color, especially in some areas. This is generally seen symmetrically (present both in right and left sites).
Sometimes, darker color may happen due to a foreign body. It generally occurs due to amalgam restoration materials staying around following tooth extraction, etc. [It looks like a tattoo.]
And sometimes, they may be related to a local pathology affecting melanin-releasing cells
It may also be related to systemic health problems, especially related to blood cells. Thus, I recommend you visit a pedodontist (dentist with a speciality in children's oral health) if you do not have African American, Mediterranean, Asian, etc. background and/or if the color changes are newly noticed and/or if the color change is not symmetrical.
2007-09-07 13:00:47 · 9 answers · asked by Jamaican QT™ 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
That's the new thing I learned today.
I try to learn one new thing everyday and it's 8:30pm and I was running out of time so.....thank you!
2007-09-07 13:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by JoJo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did not know this. Very interesting, thank you.
And Supreme Knowledge? He is a Supreme Jerk.
2007-09-07 15:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by Linda B 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I did.
I asked my mom when I was 7 because I noticed I had purple-ish colored gums.
2007-09-07 13:03:47 · answer #3 · answered by {*Kiterya A.k.A Ms Caramel*} 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
was just talking about something similar the other day, thank you for putting out the info!
2007-09-07 13:13:15 · answer #4 · answered by Miss 6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always wondered about that. Good to know.
2007-09-08 08:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by eyikoluvsandy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not know that. I know some man like that too.
The dude above, above me is a jerk.
2007-09-07 13:10:38 · answer #6 · answered by Tony T. 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
i have perfect gums!!
2007-09-07 13:28:08 · answer #7 · answered by Davita the Diva 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope i did not know that.. thanks for the interesting read!
2007-09-07 13:26:28 · answer #8 · answered by noooooooooo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I knew this dark dark Black girl and she had a pink tongue with a dark blue spot on it like those little dogs that have purple spots on their tongues. ha haha
2007-09-07 13:03:38 · answer #9 · answered by Supreme Knowledge 1 · 4⤊ 11⤋