What Causes a Dark Bluish Spot on the Gums?

What Causes a Dark Bluish Spot on the Gums?

1. Introduction A dark bluish spot on the gums is most frequently caused by an amalgam tattoo, a benign condition occurring when microscopic particles of silver dental filling material become permanently embedded in the soft oral tissues. While the sudden discovery of a dark lesion in the mouth can be highly alarming for patients, the … Read more