How to restore black gums to normal

Nowadays, oral problems have become a problem that troubles many people. For example, if people have bad oral habits or are affected by some diseases, it is easy for their gums to turn black. Dark gums have a great impact on people, making them unable to show their teeth confidently. Therefore, if there is a problem of dark gums, it is necessary to find out the cause in time and then treat it.

1. Causes of dark gums

This condition may be caused by periodontitis, or it may be that metal salts are absorbed into the body through the blood circulation, which can form band-like or linear light gray or blue-black pigment deposits on the edge of the gums, which are called lead lines or mercury lines.

There are many factors that can cause gums to turn darker, such as smoking, dentures, pregnancy, endocrine disorders, and vitamin deficiency.

Some people find that their gums are black, unlike other people's gums which are pink, and they worry whether they have some disease. This substance that causes changes in the color of gums or oral mucosa has two sources. One part comes from the body itself, called endogenous substances, mainly melanin and various pigments from hemoglobin. The other part comes from outside the body, called exogenous substances, mainly heavy metals, dyes, plant pigments and medicinal properties.

2. What to do if your teeth turn black

Clinically, gingival tissue is divided into three parts: free gingiva, attached gingiva and gingival papilla. The attached gingiva of normal people is pink, but in a few normal people, diffuse, cloudy melanin deposits can be seen on the surface of the attached gingiva, which is especially common in people with dark skin and blacks. This pigmentation has no pathological significance and does not require treatment.

In addition, some exogenous pigment substances, such as heavy metal salts (lead, mercury), are absorbed into the body through the blood circulation and can form band-shaped or linear light gray or blue-black pigment deposits on the edge of the gums, which are called lead lines and mercury lines. In addition, long-term heavy smokers will also have pigmentation deposits caused by tobacco on the surface of their gums. Some medications can also cause changes in the color of the oral mucosa and teeth.

It should be emphasized that if the pigmented areas on the gums or upper palate become rough, raised, bleed easily or develop lumps, you should see a doctor promptly.

3. How to restore the blackened porcelain teeth?

If black lines appear on porcelain teeth, you usually find a skilled doctor to have it redone. When redoing, the materials used are precious metal porcelain teeth or all-ceramic teeth. Of course, getting a cosmetic dental crown is the best option. Now let’s ask a dental specialist to give us a detailed introduction.

Aesthetic dental crowns have the following advantages:

1. The crown has a perfect shape: there is no black line on the edge of the gums, and no thick feeling, as if the teeth grow naturally from the gums.

2. The color of the beautiful crown is natural: it matches the light transmittance of real teeth, with natural color and crystal clear.

3. The beautiful dental crown is more solid: it has a compressive strength comparable to that of metal porcelain teeth, and completely eliminates the phenomenon of porcelain chipping.

4. Beautiful dental crowns are healthy and harmless: they have excellent biocompatibility and no harmful metal ions will leak out to affect health and appearance.

5. Beautiful dental crowns are painless and damage-free: they reduce teeth grinding and preserve healthy tooth tissue to the greatest extent.