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Hello i noticed i have a small black dot on my gum the mark takes up the surface area of the very tip of my gum tissue.the part looks like a triangle?
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See your dentist: Spots can occur anywhere in the mouth. If it has been present longer than 2 weeks. See your dentist for an evaluation.
Answered 10/20/2012
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See your dentist: There are many reasons you may see a dark spot in your mouth. Most are not problem and are easily diagnosed and treated if needed. However you need to see your dentist to have the spot looked at.
Answered 9/28/2016
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