My dog's gum has a black spot where her tooth presses. Serious?

I'm wondering if you intended to attach a picture - if not, attaching a picture could help us determine what these might be. If they are flat they could be normal areas of pigment, and sometimes dogs will start to have more patches of pigment on their skin and mucous membranes as they age. If they look more red or purple bruising is possible which would be a concern - if you think this might be bruising you should see a vet right away since it could be a sign of a bleeding disorder. If they are raised then they could be oral growths or tumors and you should have a vet take a look.

This could be normal pigmentation in the gums. You can keep an eye on it now that your are brushing Snoopy's teeth daily. If it begins to grow or change rapidly, then he should be seen by your veterinarian.

Hello, thank you for using Pet Coach and for giving us that amazing photo! Much appreciated! I personally, think it looks like pigment and is normal. I suggest you just monitor it for now and it the black spot gets larger, then have your vet check it out.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It looks like local gum pigmentation or mild inflammation. I don't think there is anything to worry about, but please show it to your vet the next time you take Tiny for an appointment.

The teeth look absolutely fine, the dark color in the middle is due to a small area in the tooth that is much deeper than the rest of the teeth, it can be rectify only via dental scale and polish but it will likely come back within weeks, anyway - nothing to worry about.

I see what you mean about Spotzy and the tint. It could be a sign of damage to the gums or a sign of dental disease. Without seeing him in person, I can't say for certain what is going on with him. I do recommend getting it checked out by a vet to be safe. Give his vet a call now to make him an appointment. Best of luck.

Black discoloration could indicate an infection or a foreign object trapped at the gum line. If you cannot easily remove it (be gentle), I recommend to have Jasmine examined by the veterinarian. Small dogs are more prone to dental disease and it is best to be proactive. Here is a link about oral health and care for pets: https://www.petcoach.co/article/a-comprehensive-dental-care-program-for-your-cat/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.