Question 1

help! my gums are turning white and tender after extraction?

Accepted Answer

Brush: Trying brushing your teeth and gums; preferably with a high quality soft tooth brush. Don't forget flossing as well.

Question 2

i used whitening gel and now some parts of my gums are turning white and it won't come off. will it go away

Accepted Answer

Stop whitening: Stop whitening as the material may cause harm to your gum and surrounding tissue. White area should go away after1-2 weeks. Please check with your dentist in 2 weeks if it does not clear.

Question 3

my gums are turning brown should i worry?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: Change in gum color could be from underlying periodontal disease or could be pigmentation..See your dentist.

Question 4

i've been sick and i just noticed my gums are turning a blackish color. why is this happening?

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Not enough informati: More information is needed to answer your question. For example is there any pain, what part of your gum is changing color, is there bad breath, did you have fever, what are your other symptoms. Is this for only a few teeth or is it everywhere. Please resubmit your question. You can also see a dentist for examination.

Question 5

my gum has just recently started turning black, is there any home remedies i can use to cure it?

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No: See your Dentist for this. It may simply be hardened calculus (tarter) build-up under the gums that has turned dark and is making the gums appear black. OR, it could be something else, having to do with the gums themselves. Often we see systemic medical problems appear in the mouth. See your Dentist for examination, diagnosis and tx options. Good Luck.

Question 6

i've been eating ice for a few weeks now and now my teeth are turning light white in between the teeth and some on the gums. what do i do ?

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Stop: Stop eating ice and see if color changes.  Hard cold ice may cause enamel fractures.  See your Dentist for evaluation.

Question 7

can fillings cause discoloration on my gums? i had a silver filling used to fill a cavity, and now the gum next to it looks like it is turning bluish or something. i don't know what's going on. should i see my dentist?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Yes you should see your dentist to make sure that the discoloration is related to the silver filling that was placed and not being caused by some other problems.

If during the procedure to place the new filling the dentist had to cut our an old filling something called an amalgam tattoo can occur.  This happens when a fine dust of silver impregnates the gum tissue giving it a blue grey color.  Like any other tattoo the mark is permanent unless surgically removed.

Question 8

is it a sign of your wisdoms cutting if your back gums are swollen and turning white? also, it feels like a layer of gum is covering my back teeth.

Accepted Answer

Wisdom Teeth: It appears that your wisdom teeth are erupting.

Question 9

the back gum between my two front top teeth is turning white, i have 3-4 tiny painful white bumps on tongue, green mucus like pus coming from gum. ?

Accepted Answer

Infection: This is, in no way normal, and you must be seen urgently by your family dentist. Please sign off of this application and call the dental clinic for an emergency appointment.

Question 10

i was playing with my dog and then he scratched me with his claw in my gums and now its bleeding and it the area is turning very dark compared to the other areas and i have slight gingivitis?

Accepted Answer

: Not sure what your question is. You dog's paws have been everywhere, and they may have introduced pathogens into your gingiva. You may need an antibiotic to prevent further issues.

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Help! my gums are turning white and tender after extraction?

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I used whitening gel and now some parts of my gums are turning white and it won't come off. will it go away

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My gums are turning brown should i worry?

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I've been sick and i just noticed my gums are turning a blackish color. why is this happening?

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My gum has just recently started turning black, is there any home remedies i can use to cure it?

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I've been eating ice for a few weeks now and now my teeth are turning light white in between the teeth and some on the gums. what do i do ?

A member asked:

Can fillings cause discoloration on my gums? i had a silver filling used to fill a cavity, and now the gum next to it looks like it is turning bluish or something. i don't know what's going on. should i see my dentist?

A member asked:

Is it a sign of your wisdoms cutting if your back gums are swollen and turning white? also, it feels like a layer of gum is covering my back teeth.

A member asked:

The back gum between my two front top teeth is turning white, i have 3-4 tiny painful white bumps on tongue, green mucus like pus coming from gum. ?

A member asked:

I was playing with my dog and then he scratched me with his claw in my gums and now its bleeding and it the area is turning very dark compared to the other areas and i have slight gingivitis?

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