8 factors behind dark gums (1)

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8 Factors behind dark gums
Gum color varies for each person. In general, our
gums appear pink in color. Few people have gums
with tiny reddish dots or dark pink. In contrast,
purple, black colored gums also appear for some
people. You may also notice such persons.
Right? If you have such black gums, dont neglect
it because it may be a warning sign of any
serious dental disease underlying the
gums. Similarly, dont scare or worry regarding
the black-colored gums. Black gums are not
caused only by dental diseases. Many unknown
factors are related to black gums.

• Our Dentists in Surya Dental Care have listed
  them in this post. Let us see.
• Melanin
• Melanin is the natural substance present in our
  body. It provides the color of our skin. If a
  person has a high concentration of melanin in
  his/her body, it is common that their gums also
  appear dark like their skin. If the black gums
  occur as a result of the genetic effect, it will
  not cause pain or any issues.
• Bruises
• Gum injuries occur with hard brushing or flossing
  and while biting hard substances that damage the
  gum tissues and others. When there is a wound in
  the gums, it appears red and at times black or
  brown. Such black gums caused due to injuries
  will go off after healing.
• Amalgam Tattoo

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• Dental bridges, crowns and filling materials are
  made by blending certain metals. The mixture is
  known as amalgam. While treating cavities, the
  diseased tooth is filled with dental filling
  materials that include amalgam.
• If the amalgam particles dislodged in or around
  the filled tooth, it will cause dark spots on
  the gum regions around the tooth. It makes the
  gum appear dark or black in color. Such amalgam
  tattoos will cause any complications or lead to
  serious infections.
• Smoking
• You may notice the lips of smokers appear purple
  in color. It is due to the nicotine present in
  cigarettes. The same is also a reason behind
  black gums.
• Melanocytes is the melanin-producing cells
  present inside our body. When a person consumes
  nicotine while smoking, it induces more
  melanocytes which in turn produces higher levels
  of melanin. It causes dark spots, patches on the
  gum. If a person smokes frequently, the dark
  patches will extend all over the gum tissues and
  turn it as black gum.
• Quit smoking is the only solution to overcome
  black gum disease and restore healthy gums
• Medication
• Medications or drugs which we take to get rid of
  infections like chlamydia are effective to stain
  our gums. Likewise, medications like minocycline
  and others that contain antimalarial agents are
  also powerful to cause gum discoloration.
• If you encounter such black or dark colored gums
  due to medication, consult your Doctor to
  replace it.
• Eruption Hematoma
• While the teeth are erupting, a cyst is formed in
  the underlying region. Sometimes, few drops of
  blood mixed with the cyst. This condition is
  known as Eruption Hematoma. The eruption cyst
  with blood appears dark. It makes the gum looks
  black in color.
• It is normal and you dont need to worry about
  this. It will go off over a period of time.
• Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
• It is a kind of gum disease that occurs due to
  poor oral hygiene that leads to breed up of
  bacteria in the mouth. The infection produces a
  black colored biofilm on the gums by deposition
  of the dead cells over the gum layer. This ends
  in dark gums.
• Its symptoms include bad breath, gum bleeding and
  other symptoms that indicate gingivitis.
  Professional dental cleaning done at the dental
  office is required to cure this.
• Health issues

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As mentioned earlier, black gums occur as a side
effect of various diseases or health infections.
Most common complications that are associated
with dark gums are as follows Oral
Melanoacanthoma The cause of this condition is
still unknown. Researchers believe that the
friction in the mouth caused due to jaw movements
is the reason. It makes different parts of the
mouth including gums appear dark. Addisons
disease It is a serious condition that affects
our adrenal glands. This in turn, affects the
normal functioning of our body. Hyperpigmentation
arises as an effect of this disease and produces
dark patches in various parts including gums. It
can be identified with symptoms like
pale-colored spots on the skin, dehydration,
etc. Thrombocytopenia This is a condition that
arduous the blood clotting process. It takes
advantage of an injury in the gum tissues and
inherits the gum wounds. Blue Nevus Similar to
Oral Melanoacanthoma, the base cause of this
disease is also not identified. It produces a
small mole in the gums that looks like swelling
and makes the gums look discolored. A Dentist
can easily diagnose this condition by seeing the
size and color of the mole. Melanotic Macule
This causes dark colored patches in various parts
of our body including gums. It may cause due to
genetic disorders for some people. Some people
are affected by this disease when they become
older. Conclusion Black gums are not complicated
to treat or harmful as you think. Even though it
is harmless, it leaves one with unattractive
appearance or smile. Modern technologies in
Dentistry have empowered to shade or lighten the
dark-colored gums with gum whitening treatments.