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Why do gums become dark?

There are some signs that our body shows us and that tells us directly about some kind of pathology that we may be suffering from. oral health, there are some signs that are certainly very simple to notice, such as gumsThat is why in today's article we will be responding to the question about why they put on black gums.

Causes of black gums

To understand what it can mean to have dark gumsThe first thing we need to talk about is the black gums causes. In this way you can easily understand what are the reasons that can generate this type is darkening in the gums of your mouth. Then we explain one by one what they are. the most common reasons for black gums.

Tobacco

When talking about the black gums in people causes one of the main reasons is smoking. In other words, the fact of smoking excessively tobacco in any of their presentations.

This is a Terrible habit for people. Since, because of the large amount of toxins this compound has, tobacco causes serious oral damageNot just because of the fact that change the pigmentation of dental parts and gums, but also may cause some serious illnesses.

Melanoplachia

The melanoplachia is a pathology that is generated due to the presence of a greater amount of melanin in the body, even in the gums. a condition that is hereditary. Therefore, if any family member has black gums for melanoplachia, you may also develop a case of this style.

Amalgam stains

A few years ago, when we talked about Dark gums causesone of the most frequent reasons was amalgam stainsAnd it is that the use of amalgam in the teeth as filling to remove cavitiesHowever, by not applying it correctly, it could run towards the gum. Which, of course, it creates dark spots on the gums Which, luckily, are removable.

Causes Why Encias Become Black

Medicinal products

Although it sounds curious, the truth is that there are some medicines whose intake can produce side effect have the black gumOne of these is usually contraceptive medicines. Because among the adverse effects of its consumption is the change of color of the dental mucosa.

Gum grafts

There are some surgical procedures teeth in which a gum graft. Faced with this, one of the side effects that is totally normal is the darkening of the gum, specifically in the area where the gum graft was performed. However, if this is the cause, that pigmentation change must disappear on its own after a few days.

Periodontal diseases

Finally, it is important to highlight that there are some periodontal diseases that they can also generate black spots on the gums. Such is the case of gingivitis or periodontitis. The most common is that the gum becomes red, but in some cases it can become black. gingivitis black gums If you suspect that you have gingivitis, go to better treatment of Bilbao periodontics.

Treatment

Now it is time to move on to talking about the gums black solution. Since, as you can imagine, it is a change of pigmentation that can be treated professionally for its respective cure.

If you're seeing you start presenting black gums between teeththen it is essential that you try to perform some of the treatments indicated by the specialists. the most recommended treatments for black gums are found:

Microabrasion

Without a doubt one of the simplest and quickest ways to treat this type of condition is through micro-abrasion. It is a procedure by which, with the help of a specific dentist tool, the entire surface layer of the gum is removed.

It is in this way that the microdermoabrasion is found in the ability to effectively remove black pigments from the dental mucosa. In order to recover the natural tone of the gums.

treatments for dark gums

Despigmentation with scalpel

On the other hand, when we talk about depigmentation with scalpelThis is a procedure similar to the previous one, but much more invasive. scalpel to gradually remove the black spots found in the gumsHowever, it is usually not as much used as microdermoabrasion as recovery for the patient is much worse.

Laser

Finally, there is the laser treatment for black gums. The use of laser for this type of treatment is really highly recommended. Since with it it is achieved a fairly effective treatment, little invasive and whose recovery is quite fast.

General oral health information. Your dentist’s assessment is needed to tailor any recommendation to your individual circumstances.

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