Why do I have black between teeth and gums?

Though any tartar is made of mineralized dead bacteria and salivary proteins, tartar below the gumline is also exposed to blood, blood by-products from breakdown and gingival crevicular fluid, which is the fluid that flows between the gums and teeth in the sulcus or pocket. In RDH Magazine, Diana J. read more

The black colour between the gums and the teeth is most likely a calcified buildup of bacteria known as calculus, tartar or scale. We all have naturally occurring bacteria in our oral cavity, also known as plaque. read more

The black coloration is a result of dead tissue, or necrosis. Other symptoms include spontaneous bleeding, the rapid onset of pain, a foul odor from the mouth, and gum tissue that appears blunted between the teeth, not the typical conical shape seen in healthy gums. read more

If your front teeth’s black lines have been isolated as the result of dental crown issues, here are options to remedy such black lines: Brushing and flossing at least twice a day. A dental check-up twice a year. Professional teeth cleaning for removal of minor stains on extrinsic teeth. Professional whitening for teeth with strains on intrinsic teeth or very stubborn stains. Porcelain veneers for chipped teeth, teeth with black lines, and stained and crooked teeth. read more