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Black spot near the gum line..i had teeth cleaning made by a dentist 2 days back and he said that my teeth don't have any cavities but today i find a b?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Probably a bruise: A dark spot on the gum appearing shortly after dental work may be due to an "bruise" of the gum. A spontaneous dark area on the gum, or a dark spot after dental work which does not go away within a few weeks should be investigated by a doctor. RARELY, melanoma or other cancers can appear this way.

Answered 4/5/2020

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Review: Could be oversight or nothing at all. Return to Dentist and ask him/her to take another look.

Answered 6/28/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See your dentist: Visit your dentist for re-evaluation to check the "Black spot". Could be only a simple stain or gigngival cavity. Hope it helps.

Answered 6/24/2018

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Could be blood in: the gum. Give it a few days if not going eway call your dentist.

Answered 6/27/2014

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