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My gums are turning black

11/21/2005

Question:

I have recently noticed that my inner lower gums are turning black. I do not have discomfort or ant other problem. This change should have occurred over the past two weeks. I`d like to find out the cause for this change and if it`s reversible.

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The Ohio State University Daniel E. Jolly, BA, DDS, FAAHD, FACD, FAGD
Professor of Clinical Dentistry
College of Dentistry
The Ohio State University
Daniel E. Jolly, BA, DDS, FAAHD, FACD, FAGD