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I have dark spots on my gums, what causes this?
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Melanin: It is common to have pigmentation on the gums. Melanin is responsible for pigmentation.
Answered 2/9/2014
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Pigmentation: Likely pigmentation. Many different racial heritages display different shading of the gums as well as specific points,dots or areas of more or heavy pigmentation. Eastern European, Filipino, African American , etc. very commonly display such different colorations. Check your relatives and offspring. Have fun checking !
Answered 1/19/2015
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See your dentist: There are many potential causes for a black spots on gums. Dark spots on your gums can be signs of harmless or serious conditions, depending on its nature. See your dentist for evaluation and treatment options.
Answered 11/28/2017
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