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A member asked:
Hi my gums started having inflammation and a few days ago a piece of my gum started hanging out of my mouth. that piece of gum recently turned all black. is there anything j should be concerned of?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: Of course you should be concerned. See a dentist or a periodontist.
Answered 3/14/2016
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Yes, be concerned: The gum symptoms you describe are indicative of a serious infection that requires immediate treatment. Please contact a Periodontist, a bone/gum specialist, and ask to be seen ASAP.
Answered 3/14/2016
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Absolutely: I think you might be concerned if your hand turned black! You better get to your dentist and see what is going on.
Answered 10/18/2016
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