Purple gums?

Somewhat recently and suddenly my gums have turned purple. The gums covering my teeth and the roots appear to be normal and pink but above that the gums and inside of my lip has turned purple. The gums up above my teeth have also sunk back a little bit. This is happening on top and bottom. I saw a dentist and he said it looked normal with no signs of gum disease. I explained to him my gums were pink and thick above my teeth and now they are purple and much thinner. I am only 26 could this be aging?

Purple gums?
Signs and symptoms








In the earliest stages, periodontal disease causes few signs or symptoms, and you may not be aware of a problem until your gums become soft and bleed slightly when you brush your teeth. As the disease progresses, you may notice more-serious changes, including:





Swollen, bright red or purple gums


Gums that feel tender when touched


Gums that pull away from your teeth (recede), making your teeth look longer than normal


New spaces developing between your teeth


Pus between your teeth and gums


Persistent breath odor or a bad taste in your mouth


Loose teeth or a change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
Reply:You might have a vitamin C deficiency. Talk to your physician about this.
Reply:I don't know but I would go to the dentist.
Reply:if you dentist said there is no problem,then don't worry.
Reply:I would go to a periodontist. They specialize in gum care. Do you floss regularly?
Reply:You should floss.


if you don't, not only does it effect your teeth and gums, but studies have shown that not flossing could cause Alzheimer's disease


Good luck :]