What causes black gums in children?

We often hear children asking for candy while shopping in the mall, but their parents refuse. The main reason is that they are afraid that their children will eat too much candy and develop tooth decay or gum problems. Due to diet and habit problems, many children have black gums. In severe cases, infants' gums may also turn black. Therefore, we need to understand the cause of the disease. So what is the reason for children's black gums? Let's take a look at it below, and hope everyone can understand it.

There are several possible reasons why teeth turn black.

Dental pulp necrosis, history of trauma or severe caries, the entire tooth becomes dark and loses its luster.

Caries, there are defects in the tooth.

Exogenous pigmentation, such as eating foods like chocolate, can easily cause tooth staining. Traditional Chinese medicine can also cause tooth staining.

Primary teeth can develop caries soon after they erupt. If your baby's newborn teeth are normal, but gradually turn black and have defects, he may be suffering from baby bottle caries, which is early widespread caries caused by long-term bottle feeding. Since the deciduous teeth have just erupted, the immature tooth surface structure is more susceptible to decalcification by acid. Milk and various sugary drinks in the bottle adhere to the tooth surface for a long time, or falling asleep with a bottle in the mouth will result in less saliva secretion and poor oral self-cleaning ability.

Treatment: Stop bottle-feeding and switch to a spoon or cup. Stop the habit of falling asleep by sucking on a pacifier or mother's nipple. Actively treat caries. Doctors guide the use of fluoride preparations. Check regularly. Pay attention to oral hygiene. Mothers can put soft gauze on their fingers, dip them in clean water or light salt water, or even apply a little toothpaste, and gently scrub the surface of their little teeth after each meal. This not only cleans the mouth, but also helps the growth of teeth. Try not to eat sweets after going to bed at night, and drink some boiled water after meals. If your baby only has black spots on his teeth but the tooth surface is smooth without any defects, it may be pigmentation. Be careful not to eat too much food that can easily stain the teeth and pay attention to oral hygiene.

When a two or three-year-old child knows how to brush his teeth, parents must first brush their teeth in the morning and evening. Every time they brush their teeth, parents should take their children to brush together, pay attention to the quality of their brushing, slowly cultivate the habit, and make the children trust their parents. Moreover, children's toothbrushes must be soft, the handle must be easy to grip, and the brush head must be a size suitable for the child's mouth, so that it can move flexibly and brush the entire area more thoroughly. At the same time, do not let your baby use adult toothpaste as it can easily damage the oral mucosa.

Blackening of children's gums indicates problems with the patient's gums. The cause must be found and the condition controlled to prevent the blackening of the gums from becoming more severe. Parents and friends should know that children should start brushing their teeth after their teeth have grown out. Children under 3 years old do not need to use toothpaste and can directly use a toothbrush to dry brush. They can become familiar with toothpaste when they grow up and have regular dental checks.