What causes gum to turn colour to black?
Patient: hello there,Just today I noticed that my gum both on upper and lower row of my teeth are turning almost black. What could be the possible. If this helps: I smoke regularly and drink as well. But I have never ever seen this before. What should I do?? I'm worried Doctor: Hi ... This is called melanin pigmentation ( dark color gingival) due to smoking . this is very comanly seen in chronic smoker. So I will suggest you to quit smoking habit . smoking is injurious to health .it have bad effect on lungs gums and oral cavity. Initially you will find difficulty in avoiding smoking habit but by strong determination you can quit. I will advice you to contact near by dentist. Hope you got your answer ...