Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My gums are turning brown should i worry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See dentist: Change in gum color could be from underlying periodontal disease or could be pigmentation..See your dentist.
Answered 1/26/2017
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My gums have been this dark brownish color, and a bit red.They are now starting to turn white ;and I am becoming worried. Can you tell me what it is?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My front tooth is rotting. Now, little bits have started to chip and half of the tooth has turned brown down to the gum with a sharp edge in the middle front of the tooth. What should I do?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
The top part of my upper right gums feel like they are dry when I rub my finger on it. I don't smoke should I worry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I went to the dentist as my gums are receding and he told me my gums are healthy so not to worry. How are they healthy?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
People also searched for:
My gums are turning brown in multiple places and sore along with dry mouth what does that mean?
If I have rashes on my body my tongue white, sore throat, gums turning brown and red means?
Why are some people gums brown?
I have a brown discoloration in my gums i dont smoke, no pain what could it be?
My son is 8 month and teething and there is a black place on his gums, should I worry about this?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
