Laser Gum Bleaching (Depigmentation)
The most common cause of darker pigments in the gums is genetics. Other causes for dark gums include smoking, side effects from certain medications and possible effect of amalgam fillings.
Introduction
Excess melanin can build up in the gums, making them look brown or black instead of pink. The extra pigment does not indicate any disease or dysfunction. Patients seek treatment because of an aesthetic preference for pink gums that showcase their teeth better.
GUM DEPIGMENTATION
- 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 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.
