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What Causes Small Black Spot On The Gum?

About 3 weeks ago I found a small odd shaped black dot on the top right side of my gum above my "k9". Days later it was gone. Today I noticed a small black dot on the top right side (same side as before), this time between the front and smaller tooth. I brush, floss, and use mouthwash daily, never had a cavity. Any ideas as to what it is?
Thu, 22 May 2014
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With your query, your explanation is not clear I don't know what do you mean by K9. Anyways you are pretty sure about that you don't have any cavities and you have mentioned you are using mouthwash. Generally long term use of mouthwash results in staining of teeth. I would suggest you to visit Periodontist. As such not clear with the query
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What Causes Small Black Spot On The Gum?

Hi With your query, your explanation is not clear I don t know what do you mean by K9. Anyways you are pretty sure about that you don t have any cavities and you have mentioned you are using mouthwash. Generally long term use of mouthwash results in staining of teeth. I would suggest you to visit Periodontist. As such not clear with the query