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Gums Turn Blue. What to Do?

April 20, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

What to do if you notice a black or blue bump on your child’s gums:

Black and blue bumps aren’t just for skinned knees. If your tot is teething, you may notice a bruise-colored bump on your child’s gums. Parental instincts may tell you to think the worst, but that black-and-blue bump is likely nothing to worry about. The discoloration is probably … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health Tagged With: baby teeth, children's oral health, dental treatments, dental visits, gum health, healthy teeth and bones, preventative care, teething

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