You, or someone you know may have discolorations on the gums that look like the photo of our patient above. The areas shown here are melanotic macules or flat brown or black pigmented areas. They are harmless and may have been present since birth. Doctors are not exactly sure what causes these ‘freckle-like’ areas to occur. Some people develop areas […]
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