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bettyboop asked in HealthDental · 1 decade ago

My gums are sore and have black splotches on them. I also have a very dry mouth.?

Anybody have any ideas on what could be causing this?

Update:

I brush my teeth 4 times a day.

And this has been an ongoing problem for awhile now. My tests are negative for Sjogren's syndrome

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  • 1 decade ago
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    it really sounds like sjogren's. The dry mouth is keeping bacteria fom washing away from your gums. You need dental care plus artificial mucous drops.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    no...have you been to a dentist office?...make an appointment to see the dental hygenist there...and find out. It could be a physiological symptom of an underlying physical problem....just a lay opinion, but sounds like an endocrin (spelling?) issue --- liver?

    Other than the black spots (which should make you want to see an internist FAST)...just for the gums----In the meantime, do you shower? If you do,--- every time you do, open your mouth and let the hard shower of water hit your gums--for at least 1 minute---3 is best. This seems to work better than any other kind of massage to the gums. I have a propensity of getting genivitius...the gum disease...but when I do this 'shower (pic) massage', my gums stay healthy!

    I often wonder why that "tree bark" the polynesian people chew on to keep their gums and teeth strong and healthy...isn't made available commercially for the rest of the world. (probably are kept from the masses to keep us stop purchasing the huge marketing products it would replace.).. a good question. Yey! ;o)

  • 1 decade ago

    What is your ethnicity? Black splotches are normal for some groups who also have pigmented skin.

    Dry mouth can come from any one of a couple hundred medications or also from higher than normal sugar intake.

    Are you taking any prescription meds? Do you drink a glass of soda or sweet tea within 4 to 6 hours of going to bed?

    Otherwise, advanced HIV comes to mind, but you'd certainly know about that by now if you had it.

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  • 1 decade ago

    FLOSS!! More important then brushing 4 time a day. It is a pain at first but once you are in the habit it just becomes routine.

  • 1 decade ago

    sounds like bacteria infction and poor mouth hygene..

    i am afraid it can be anything from bleeding to infections..

    without further history and examination, we'll never know.. go and see a doctor..

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    do u chew tobacco? hmmm u could have gum disease..gingivitis

  • 1 decade ago

    have they just started appearing ? what have you done to cause it to start showing is the question

  • 1 decade ago

    i would see a dentist or orthadontist for more information or search the web

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If you're not doing speed, then you could have cancer. Get it checked.

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