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ajohnson03
Mar 17, 2006, 12:33 PM
Will dark gums from smoking turn back pink?

RickJ
Mar 17, 2006, 02:04 PM
Dark gums is not a typical consequence of smoking... but gum disease is (which for sure can be caused by smoking)... if that makes sense...

I'd get a check-up at the dentist for his take on both the cause and the treatment.

fredg
Mar 18, 2006, 07:37 AM
Hi,
I agree with rickj.
No, the smoking itself doesn't cause them to turn black. Chances are, you have gum disease of some type. I would see a Dentist as soon as you can. If it really is gum disease, it can cause your teeth to become loose over time, and can cause gum deterioration. I know cause I had a type of gum disease, but didn't know it. Wish I would have had a better dentist over many years!
I do wish you the best, and good luck.

simonellis1964
Apr 12, 2008, 05:47 AM
From my experience they don't just turn back to the original color on their own and they are not always from smoking...

I am an african american and former smoker and was recently treated for this---its common if you have darker skin to have pigmented gums...

You you should contact a specialist who can help treat your dark gums... dentists / gum specialists / periodontists can help but most of them don't treat pigmented gums... so I looked extensively for someone that specializes in treating pigmented and dark gums... in the end I had my gums treated by Dr Farnoosh in beverly hills, Ca. This really helped me feel more comfortable smiling... he basically invented the procedure and was published extensively for it... I liked him he was very compassionate and it didn't hurt at all. He treats lots of celebrities in beverly hills... if it bothers you -- consider gum bleaching

You might want to look at his website at this link (below):
Gum Treatment and Bleaching; Beverly Hills Dentist Dr. Alex A. Farnoosh (http://www.thetotalsmile.com/gums/treatment.cfm)

spiritoh
Feb 11, 2010, 09:35 PM
How much does the procedure cost with Dr. Farnoosh?

flossie
Feb 12, 2010, 05:30 AM
spiritoh, you might not get a reply from simonellis since he/she hasn't posted anything for close to a year. I'd suggest you call the number on Dr. Farnoosh's website or email him asking your question.