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Query: Hello doctor,I have noticed a painless white spot on my lower gum. I am worried that it is a serious inflammation. Kindly help.Thank you, doctor. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have seen the picture (attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity) and it appears normal. Food, medicine, or even the surrounding temperature and environment can affect the pigmentation in the body. Some people notice th... Read Full »
I have pigmentation after receiving basal implants. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,Six months back, I had basal implants on the posterior area of my lower jaw after removing the wisdom tooth. There is a dark spot surrounding the implant with a mild suction-like sensation near the cheek. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
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Is that grayish color of gum a form of gingivitis?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a grayish patch above my teeth. I have attached some pictures here. Initially, there was a pink spot just above the teeth, and then it turned gray. Under my upper lip, it is dark pink or red. Is this a form of gingivitis? In the morning, I am getting brown saliva. Also, I am gettin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is just some pigmentation of gums for which you need not worry as it is due to some physiological change in the epithelium of gingiva. The grayish area has more melanin pigmentation than usual, ... Read Full »
My teeth and gum color have significantly changed, and I am worried. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, Over the last four months, I have noticed a significant change in the overall health of my teeth. I am concerned about it as I first noticed that the tips of my teeth had turned grey. It was distinct from the other teeth, making it stand out. This only affected the tip and the area near t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I looked over the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I want to reassure you that the change in the color of your teeth is nothing to be concerned about. Brushing too hard for an extended period causes enamel loss... Read Full »
Why do my gums have a change in color even though I do not smoke?
Query: Hello doctor, My gums look different suddenly. I noticed a change in color, and it concerns me if it is a serious thing to worry about. There is no pain, and I am not a smoker. I do not know what to do. Currently, I am taking Clindamycin 300 mg and Celecoxib 20 mg. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) enclosed. Since you do not smoke, you are unlikely to have any dangerous or precancerous conditions as such associated with a color change in the gums. So there is nothing to worry. Our ging... Read Full »
My gums are receding, bleeding, and turning brown in color. How do I treat it?
Query: Hi doctor,My gums are bleeding and turning a brown color above my teeth. Gums are always receding. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Gum bleeding and blood in morning spit indicate a gum condition called gingivitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums caused due to constant irritation by tartar or calculus (hardened yellow deposits on the tooth). Food deposits... Read Full »
My gums turned white and purple after replacement of a filling. Should I be worried?
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday I had a replacement of a filling in my first lower molar. Today I noticed that from the side closer to the cheek my gum between first and second molar turned white and purple. It seems to be dead. My tooth does not hurt. I had an injection with anesthetic, but it was differe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not overthink about this. If you have no pain and swelling, you should not be worried about that change. Sometime during the filling procedure, high-speed instrument touches surround gum tissue and make some traumatic ulcers, which gets cured automatically ... Read Full »
What should I do for pain and darkness in gums below incisors and canines?
Query: Hello doctor, I had wisdom tooth surgery two weeks ago. However, now the gums below my incisors and canines hurt and are turning darker. What do I do? I am using Chlorhexidine mouthwash. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please do not worry. This is melanotic pigmentation caused due to the deposition of melanin. It is not a pathology and had nothing to do with extraction. However, esthetically if it irrit... Read Full »
My gum turns black due to tobacco usage. Is this a serious issue?
Query: Hello doctor, I was chewing tobacco for the past few years. And I stopped it forever. But sometimes I have a little throbbing on my gums. And the color of my gums changed to black. Is this any serious disease? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good that you stopped chewing tobacco. For how many years you had a habit of tobacco chewing? And what was the frequency? At what site you used to keep the tobacco? Does the change of color of your gums is limited or it is generalized? Do you have any burning s... Read Full »
I have a line of white and black patches in gums. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a line of white and black patches in my lower gums. What could it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your chief complaint and attachment show pigmentation which can be due to various reasons (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Physiological due to the activity of hormones MSH (melanocyte-stimulating hormone) or taking any kind of drugs like Minocycline, m... Read Full »