A member asked:

I found a small black dot on my gum behind my lower left wisdom tooth. it does not hurt or exert any pain. please help! i see my dentist in 2 wks. ?

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Dr. Maryam Chiani answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Black dot?: Since you have an appointment with your dentist coming up , i would have him check this area. I would not panic. If you go to your dentist regularly , I am sure he has checked this area before and this black dot could have been there and you just noticed it recently. It could be a number of things such ax staining (amalgam tattoo) , etc.

Answered 2/21/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your dentist: The black dot is not generally a cause for concern and there are many potential causes. However, it is important to get discolourations checked as soon as possible. See your dentist ASAP.

Answered 3/2/2015

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