Are my gums supposed to look like this as they are healing?
923685
if you don't think you are healing , then go back to the dentist immediately!! You should not put your tounge any where near the  places you had the teeth pulled from, i know this is hard to do because your tounge automatically will want to go there, it soothes the pain when you do this, about the blackness, i am not sure what that is but i would call the dentist first thing monday morning and inquire about what you see and feel, good luck-get better soon
28759
I don't honestly think gums are supposed to have black spots on them. My gums are perfectly pink. And to tell you the truth,the only people I have ever seen with black discolorations on their gums, had bad teeth. You might want to go to the dentist and get it checked out. Good luck!!!
484889
yes-- its perfectly normal\n\nif u imagine your tooth roots go right up into the gum its all connected to the face then comes the ears, if u imagine one long tube if there any pain in the face, it always radiates out to the ears\n\nIf its too troublesome and painful go get it checked
737149
I just had my wisdom's out about 2 weeks ago. They STILL hurt a little bit! But yeah, at first I was taking the pain medicine basically to sleep. My dentist told me to take 3 advil liqui-gels ALONG WITH they  pain meds. Just make sure u have some food in your stomach, like a Slim Fast or some pudding is enough. That's all I could eat...that and mashed potatoes. Now, when I try to eat regular foods, it feels like my jaw is being ripped apart. I cannot open it very wide at all without some discomfort. They told me it was normal and it would go away.. OH YEAH, I also still have my blod clots..the gums are not healing over yet...I don't know when they are supposed to heal completely..I heard a co-worker say it took them 6 months to heal over!!!
1038804
Hey there.\nFirst, it's not like osteoperosis. So, don't believe what you're reading. And, your teeth are not made of bone, so that's not what its about either.\nBone loss in teeth is different than bone loss in, say, osteoperosis.\nIf you get bacteria in your gums, you can get the beginnings of what is called periodontal disease.  The longer that bacteria is allowed to sit there (without being flossed out to begin with, and then without being professionally cleaned), the more bacteria will collect and the more unhealthy your gums will get. After awhile, this is going to transfer into your bone, and your bone will start to basically disappear.\nOnce this happens, your interest is going to be in maintaining. You cannot re-grow this bone. If it is sever enough, your teeth will become loose, they will move, and you can lose them. You'll need to see your dentist, and he may refer you to a periodontist.  Again, you can't regrow, so you need to learn what to do to keep what you have left healthy.\n\n\nAmmendment:\nI'm reading the answers from above... boy oh boy.\nA fluoride rinse or special toothpaste will not help this. And, you're not going to have your teeth break in half. So... I don't think you should believe 90% of what is written here. And, your bones aren't "brittle" as in osteoperosis. They are resorbing. They are being destroyed and, like I said, basically disappearing. Seek professional help.
30062
Your gums are probably bleeding due to not flossing/brushing as much as needed....try flossing at least once a day at first, and work your way up to at least twice a day! When you first start flossing, be very gentle(get a waxed brand of floss), and a good technique is to pull the floss in between each tooth in a "C" shape to avoid hurting the gum tissue. If this does not cure the bleeding in about two weeks, I would go to a dentist...you could have a serious condition! Hope this helps!
780721
your gums are tender from all of that moving around.
819209
It could be that you have a bit of gum recession in that area, or that the tooth was carved right down to the gums.  In both situations you will have sensitivity for for a few days to a few months.  Your dentist could also have possibly nicked your root a bit but I'm not sure; that's something another dentist will have to tell you.
191683
You will still be pretty sore and continue to experience discomfort for about a week.  Since you state that you feel a small bump on your gum, I recommend you get back in to see your dentist... this could possibly be a piece of root that was not removed or it could be a small piece of bone that is just now working it's way to the surface.  There is also the possibility that you may have a dry socket.  If that is the case, the dentist will need to pack the socket with a special medicated gauze.  It is not unusual for a dry socket to be more painful than a toothache.  Listen to your body....  there is a big difference between discomfort and pain.
949679
It is sometimes gingivitis. Buy some mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide and gargle as per directions.\nHave you seen your dentist about this?
43807
Not if it hurts.  Its natural that you're going to brush your gums.  If you don't, you could get gingivitis and swollen gums, which means infection.  And that usually happens when you have food stuck in between your teeth that begins to get burried down into your gums.  So yes, brush your gums - but focus on your teeth.
711857
Sounds like a really bad case of gingivitis to me.   You probably needs to rinse with a salt water solution several times a day.  Use a soft tooth brush.  See your dentist again.
812031
Talk to your doctor and to your dentist and see what they have to say. I would probably say it's okay (except for the painkillers, possible), but to be on the safe side, TALK TO YOUR DENTIST AND YOUR DOCTOR!
151617
Maybe thats your natural bone color. See a dentist and see what he tells you.
469782
It could be a scab.  I get those once every few years.  Best thing to do is to see or talk to a dentist.
984666
just a normal healing...the nerve endings in the skin are growing back together. keep it clean and try not to scratch.
307789
looks like your on the beginnings of gingivitis..lasting bad breath is one of the symptoms.  When youre brushing..actually use a tongue scraper and start as far back as you can in your mouth.  Should help, along with like Listerine..for the bactereia