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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Black Gum
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Black Gum
by MohaimenK1, Feb 23, 2008 01:01PM
Hello, I'm 24 years old. I've noticed my gum being balck in front of my bottom teeth. I've noticed this for years but never really paid attention. I last went to a dentist when i was 10 years old. I used to smoke and about 4 years ago, I noticed it would bleed when I brushed my teeth but not all the time, just sometimes. But i don't smoke anymore, at least for good 2 years. Now, sometimes I still get bleeding from gum, but not a lot, just a little bit but every few weeks to 2 months. But everytime I do, I can tell because I know I hit my gum hard w/ the toothbrush or something.
I am kind of scared, so I made my first dental appt but it isn't until March 25th. What can it be? Is it something serious as oral cancer? I don't know, but I kindda think it's not because my gum/teeth dont' hurth. They're strong as anything. As a child, I used to chew on ice cubes and bones and even now, almost everyday I chew on chicken bones and stuff. So my teeth are strong as anything.
Please advice. Thanks!
I am kind of scared, so I made my first dental appt but it isn't until March 25th. What can it be? Is it something serious as oral cancer? I don't know, but I kindda think it's not because my gum/teeth dont' hurth. They're strong as anything. As a child, I used to chew on ice cubes and bones and even now, almost everyday I chew on chicken bones and stuff. So my teeth are strong as anything.
Please advice. Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Feb 25, 2008 07:40AM
, Feb 25, 2008 07:40AM
I am not sure that your habits of chewing on ice cubes,chicken bones etc. are going to make your teeth strong. More than likely if you continue you will actually do damage.Enamel is a very strong substance but will not stand up to the abuse you are giving it.I think the area on your gum is not serious but that being said it is correct that you see your dentist for regular check ups.
