Gum Depigmentation

Gum depigmentation, gum bleaching, or whitening is a cosmetic procedure that brightens the gums, giving you an aesthetically pleasing smile. Gums play a crucial role in maintaining the overall oral health of an individual. While healthy gums are pink in color, some people may have darker gums that can affect their confidence and self-esteem. This condition is called hyperpigmentation of the gums or dark gums, and it can be caused by various factors.

Long-term use of some medicines and excess melanin can produce black spots/patches on the gum. Even though it is not bad for health, it spoils the aesthetic look. People with darker skin are more susceptible to the build-up of melanin on the gums. Hence, the benefit of gum whitening is that it can lighten the gums and keep it healthy.

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your dark gums, there are several depigmentation treatments available that can help you achieve a brighter, more confident smile. Here are some of the most common depigmentation treatments:
Gum Bleaching – This treatment involves applying a bleaching agent to the gums, which helps to lighten the pigment in the gums. The bleaching agent can be applied either through a laser or chemical process.

Gum Grafting – This treatment involves taking healthy gum tissue from another part of the mouth and grafting it onto the areas of the gums that are discolored. This treatment is more invasive than gum bleaching and requires a longer recovery time.

Laser Gum Depigmentation – This treatment involves using a laser to remove the outer layer of pigmented gum tissue. This treatment is minimally invasive and has a short recovery time.

The treatment process

Laser Gum Depigmentation vaporizes and removes a thin top layer of the gum tissue, destroying the cells that produce melanin. As new tissue is created during healing, it tends to be pink rather than brown. The treatment may require a local anesthetic injection and has a short recovery time with manageable discomfort. Sometime depending on the colour and depth of the dark patch, it could take several sessions to achieve the desired degree of lightening. PEARLDENT Dental Clinic offers this treatment equipped with the latest LASER equipment.