Why are my gums receeding?

First I got a small black spot on the left side of my mouth on the gums. I asked the dentist about it but he said just not to worry about it and that it would go away. It hasn't gone away and about two years ago I started dipping snuff.


The other night I put a dip in and my gums started stinging where I put the tobacco. I looked in the mirror and my gums have receeded quite a bit.


The black spot appeared before I began dipping so why do I have it? Do you think the tobacco is responsible for my gum recession? I should go to a dentist but I can't because I no longer have insurance.

Why are my gums receeding?
Certainly the snuff is responsible for your gums (gingiva) receding. That and hard deposits under the gum.


I think you should have the black spot biopsied. Removed and sent to the lab for microscopic analysis. That doesn't sound normal.
Reply:All tobacco products can cause or contribute to


MOUTH CANCER. Are you crazy?





Use Hydrogen Peroxide as a mouthwash morning and night to heal your gums.





Stop using that junk, unless you really want a long nasty death.