How Do I Get Rid Of Dark-Colored Gums?

Are you injured or bruised?

Are you suffering from eruption hematoma?

Have you been diagnosed with oral cancer?

Do you have spots on your gums or lips?

Is there a mole on your lips?

Do you smoke often?

Your gums can be injured just like any other part of your body. Sometimes, you can trip down, eat something sharp, bang yourself against cupboard doors, and more. As a result, the gums can become bruised and become dark red, purple, brown, or even black. So, if you have bruises, take steps to take medical treatment. The good news is that most times, bruises heal by themselves.

First off, let's understand what eruption hematoma is. When a new tooth is coming up, a cyst filled with fluid gets formed. Sometimes, blood gets mixed with the cysts, making the entire area dark purple or black. When an eruption cyst contains blood in it, this condition is called an eruption hematoma. Obviously, this is more common among children than adults because they tend to grow teeth at different ages. The good news is that these dark-colored gums go away by themselves when permanent teeth come in.

Oral cancer is one of the most important causes of dark-colored gums in adults, especially those at a high risk of contracting cancer. If you haven't been diagnosed yet, look for accompanying symptoms such as open sores, unusual bleeding, sore throat, and swelling. When you combine these factors with swollen gums, you can know that the cause is oral cancer.

You may be suffering from a condition called melanotic macule. These are nothing but harmless spots or freckles that may be present on your lips and gums. These black spots are about 1 to 8 mm in size and don't come with any related symptoms. The exact reason for this condition is unknown, but it is widely believed to be a symptom of other conditions such as Addison's disease. These dark-colored spots on your gums may not require any treatment.

Sometimes, a harmless mole may develop on your gums, and these can be round, flat, or slightly raised. A specific kind of mole is called the blue nevus that would make the lips and gums dark-colored. No one knows what exactly causes this, but it is fairly harmless, and a doctor can identify it just by looking at you. Though they don't need treatment, your doctor may want to remove the mole and do an autopsy to test for cancer.

The nicotine in tobacco causes the lips to become a dark color. So, if you smoke regularly, it is little wonder that your lips are dark. The best option to get rid of the dark-colored lips and gums is to quit smoking. It can be beneficial for your health as well.

Talk to your doctor for more information on possible causes.