Dark patches on gums

[Sun2021]

Hi everyone

Iv just noticed some dark patches on my 5 year olds gums, Iv not seen them before however hubby he said he has noticed them a few weeks ago. Going back on pics looks like it’s definitely something new

has anyone experienced this with those little ones, probs nothing but the mum anxiety is making my mind race

Has he fallen over or anything, hurt his gums?

Do get it checked by a dentist for peace of mind

No no falls or anything he said it doesn’t hurt. The only thing re assuring me it’s the same on both sides. I will call the dentist in the morning and get him checked out.

Any other pigmentation? Other symptoms of anything - tiredness etc? Might want to have a google of Addisons disease, although it’s extremely rare this sort of pigmentation can be one of the signs. An early morning cortisol blood test is a way of excluding it or confirming more tests are needed.

Just had him checked over at the dentist she said it was just pigmentation and nothing to worry about, looked at his bottom gums they were dark all the way round… apparently it’s normal…

he’s otherwise healthy no health conditions etc

thought I would update incase anyone else was worried about the same thing x

Great news, thank you for sharing

Yes, it is helpful when FM's return and update their thread as I've searched for stuff and noted many ask question but never return to update

Thank you