Black Gums Make Confident, Know the Causes

News24xx.com - Bright gum color makes someone smile look more confident. Everyone has different gum colors, ranging from easy red to brown and black.

Some people may have black gums that can be caused by medical conditions, drugs, smoking or other lifestyle factors.

On the other hand, gum discoloration can indicate an underlying health problem, so one must talk to the doctor to determine the cause.

Reporting from himedics, there are various conditions that cause black gums, namely:

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Dark brown or black gum may be caused by someone who has more melanin in his body.

2. Smoking

Smoking can cause the gums to change color. This is known as smoker melanosis. Special cells in the body called melanocytes make melanin. The nicotine in tobacco can cause melanocytes to produce more melanin than usual. Gums can become more brown or black.

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4. Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

Also known as trench mouth. This causes fever, painful gums and bad breath. Infection can cause black or gray gums if a layer of dead tissue builds up on the gums. Trench mouth is caused by the rapid growth of bacteria in the mouth, usually due to inflammation of the gums.

5. Bruises

Eating something with sharp edges and even brushing your teeth too hard can make bruising gums. Bruises on the gums are usually dark red or purple, but they can also be dark brown or black. You may also experience minor bleeding and pain besides bruising. Bruises usually heal on their own without medical treatment.

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