My son is four and his gums are black what is this called and should i take him to see a doctor?

THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF HIS GUMS ARE BLACK AT THE BOTTOM YOU CAN SEE VERY LITTLE PINK
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wtf?! you should be reported to CPS. how did you let it get so bad? i don't know if this is terrible parenting or what...

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i would definitely take him to see the doctor/dentist

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Yes you do need to take him.he most likely has a bad infection.I am surprised he is not in pain.Call a child dentist and get an appointment

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hi
im not exactly sure maybe it could me a gum infection'
or maybe he might be bleeding underneath his gums
but the best thing to do is to take him to a dentist just to be sure
hope this helps

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If your son isn't African American, take him to the doctor. Could be a lot of things, but it's not normal. Can be Addison's disease, hemocromatosis, lead intoxication.
Good luck

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This may be a sign of periodontal disease, which can cause him to lose gum tissue, bone, and teeth. This is a good reason to start him on his regular dental check-ups now.

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Humm. Not sure, but I sure hope he gets the help he needs. I personally haven't ever heard of this! Except with animals which is just simply their breed. Good luck!

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This is the closest answer I could find for you. I hope it helps!

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It could very well be an infection or gingevitus. send him to a specialized dentist/doctor immediately

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this comes fron genetics (heredity).. one of his ascendents is black or from african origin...may be very far on your genealogic tree..may be unknown..you how much adulterine children have born.. and everyone found how much he looks like his father..(there a lot of melanocytes in gums...it s only ethnic reasons )

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yes as the others has said the black./brown gums can be heredity you never have said if your of African or Indian/Asian descent ???
i have seen all kinds of body parts splotchy covered in pigment in these populations in my experience
and anyways it doesnt hurt to have him a check up at the dentist anyways,

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