Are Dark Gums Sings Of Infection And Bad Oral Hygiene?

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michelin89 (f)
Are Dark Gums Sings Of Infection And Bad Oral Hygiene?
« on: January 04, 2008, 02:23 PM »

I have seen a lot of people of colour with very dark gums and these same people happen to have very white teeth. My question is: can the darkness be related to some kind of infection? Because I saw an advertisement in which they said the the colour of healthy gums is pink.

In what way is the colour related to the healthiness of your mouth and to the whiteness of the teeth?
almondjoy (f)
Re: Are Dark Gums Sings Of Infection And Bad Oral Hygiene?
« #1 on: January 04, 2008, 03:35 PM »

No. It is only a sign of "hyperpigmentation"!  Melanin.

Have no fear.  They are kissable not rotten! Kiss
michelin89 (f)
Re: Are Dark Gums Sings Of Infection And Bad Oral Hygiene?
« #2 on: January 04, 2008, 04:04 PM »

Quote from: almondjoy on January 04, 2008, 03:35 PM
No. It is only a sign of "hyperpigmentation"! Melanin.

Have no fear. They are kissable not rotten! Kiss

I don't have dark gums. But my former hairdresser had and mum's friend just find them nasty as they were extremely dark
But the lady happened to have very white teeth.

Yes, it must be melanin.
ifyalways (f)
Re: Are Dark Gums Sings Of Infection And Bad Oral Hygiene?
« #3 on: January 04, 2008, 04:12 PM »

dark gums are caused by melanin,carotene and hemoglobin imbalances.
just like A.J has said,its not an infection/disease,they are kissable/ok.  Kiss Kiss Kiss Kiss
Busta (f)
Re: Are Dark Gums Sings Of Infection And Bad Oral Hygiene?
« #4 on: January 04, 2008, 04:13 PM »

Don't know at "hyperpigmentation" means but i don't think they mean ur gums are infected either.
adekennis (m)
Re: Are Dark Gums Sings Of Infection And Bad Oral Hygiene?
« #5 on: January 05, 2008, 12:50 PM »

What does kiss mean Angry
please enlighten Wink
chychy (f)
Re: Are Dark Gums Sings Of Infection And Bad Oral Hygiene?
« #6 on: January 11, 2008, 02:15 PM »

Quote from: adekennis on January 05, 2008, 12:50 PM
What does kiss mean Angry
please enlighten Wink



Adekennis, na wah for you n ur question oh
Tayo-D (m)
Re: Are Dark Gums Sings Of Infection And Bad Oral Hygiene?
« #7 on: January 11, 2008, 07:14 PM »

@adekennis,

Quote
What does kiss mean
It's an acronym for Keep It Simple Stupid!  Wink
dot2002 (f)
Re: Are Dark Gums Sings Of Infection And Bad Oral Hygiene?
« #8 on: January 15, 2008, 10:10 PM »

 Wink Wink Wink omo so ju abi nko, no leg shakers here.
Uzzyan (f)
Re: Are Dark Gums Sings Of Infection And Bad Oral Hygiene?
« #9 on: January 15, 2008, 10:40 PM »

Tayo who gave u that definition
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