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What Could Be The Reason For Having A Black Line Between The Gum And Tooth?

My bottom second to the back tooth, may have been filled at one time. Has a black line between the gum and tooth. On the inside of the mouth and outside cheek area. It"s like someone tried to make a circle around the tooth with a black ink pen. I "m just starting to feel a little pain in it now. It has just showen up it wasn"t there a few days ago . What could this be?
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the black line between the tooth and the gum could be a hard deposit or calculus(black in color)...if it is on the gingivae it could be a normal melanin pigmentation which usually occurs in smokers called smokers melanosis...nothing to worry get your teeth cleaned...if you have the habit of smoking stop it gradually...maintain oral hygiene...consult a oral physician...i hope my answer will help you...take care..
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What Could Be The Reason For Having A Black Line Between The Gum And Tooth?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the black line between the tooth and the gum could be a hard deposit or calculus(black in color)...if it is on the gingivae it could be a normal melanin pigmentation which usually occurs in smokers called smokers melanosis...nothing to worry get your teeth cleaned...if you have the habit of smoking stop it gradually...maintain oral hygiene...consult a oral physician...i hope my answer will help you...take care..