u/-PersonalTrainer-

In the "before" photo I was already training for about a year. Anyway, calf gains aren't just genetics. Sure muscle insertions are, but calves can be built with the right approach.

1 Year Ago: noticed localized redness and frequent bleeding between my upper 2 front teeth. Was not flossing. (Beteen teeth 1 and 2 central and lateral incisor on the right) started to floss occasionally, only between those two, gently but I don't think I was doing it right.

Gingivitis scare:

​6 Months Ago: Started strict routine (Curaprox, Parodontax, proper C-shape flossing). Bleeding stopped almost completely, but this one red spot between the front teeth never faded. Also, sometimes when I floss in between biscupid and molar it bleeds.

​Dentist Today: Did an exam (probe, air, visual). He felt around and ruled out active gingivitis. He called the redness "pigmentation".

​The Probe: He pressed the probe firmly against the outside tip of the gum triangle to test tissue density. It bled heavily and left a tiny surface wound/scratch right on the front of the gum. (Visible dark spot wound in the photo between central and lateral tooth.)

​Plan: Prescribed 3% hydrogen peroxide wash for 5 days and told me to just brush super gently in between teeth, absolutely no C shape under the gums even slightly, just in between teeth. Also i have a few teeth that need fixing. But the gingivitis was my main concern.

​Questions:

​Does pigmentation make sense for a spot that is clean but permanently flushed red?

​Should I just let it rest and heal, or see a periodontist for a second opinion?