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Upper right gum is purple. not the entire gum. you can see the line where the purple starts half way up the gum and goes the length of the right side.
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Purple gum: Cannot diagnose this without a clinical and visual examination. Make an appointment to see your dentist for an examination.
Answered 3/16/2015
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See a dentist: Some conditions may require further assessment, tests and your dentist may book a follow-up appointment or refer you to a specialist to determine a diagnosis. Take care.
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