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I got an implant in my front top tooth about 6 months ago. How long should my gums be bruised after?

jackieee_aaAug 4, 2018
I got an implant in my front top tooth about 6 months ago & the bruising still hasn’t gone away. No pain or swelling or anything just a purplish discoloration & it effects my smile I was wondering if this is normal & how long should I except this to last for?

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Dr. Andy Shieh, DMD
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Answered on Aug 7, 2018
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