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I have a dark spot on the side of my gum where the teeth are all the way in the back of my mouth.
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dark gum spot: It could be several things. Some require treatment while others do not. See your own dentist for a personal clinical exam to find out. Without seeing it in person or being able to see a photo, we can't diagnose this over the internet.
Answered 8/6/2015
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Consult your dentist: Dark spots on your gums can be signs of harmless or serious conditions, depending on its nature and cause. Always consult your dentist if you have dark spot on your gums.
Answered 8/7/2015
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Dark Spot: Please have your dentist evaluated the lesion.
Answered 5/13/2016
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