Why do my gums look dark?

Gums most often look dark or black because of melanin pigmentation. Skin tone, smoking, and irritation can also play a role.

Is gum bleaching different from teeth whitening?

Yes. Teeth whitening brightens the color of the teeth, whereas gum bleaching removes pigment from the gum surface to improve the gum tone.

Is gum bleaching painful?

The procedure is performed under anesthesia, so there is little pain during treatment, and recovery generally causes minimal disruption to daily life.

Is one session enough to see results?

It depends on the extent of pigmentation, but improvement can usually be expected after 1 to 2 sessions.

Can my gums become dark again?

Repigmentation can occur if causes such as smoking continue. Managing lifestyle habits and attending regular check-ups helps.

What should I be careful about after treatment?

During recovery, avoid irritating foods and smoking, and follow the care instructions you are given.

Gum Bleaching

Gum color matters as much as your teeth: making the impression of your smile cleaner and brighter.

What is gum bleaching?

Gum bleaching (gum depigmentation) is a treatment for gums that look dark or black due to melanin pigmentation. Pigment is removed from the gum surface to restore a clearer, healthier gum color.

Even with white, well-aligned teeth, dark gums that show when you smile can make the overall impression of your smile look dull.

After assessing the condition of your gums and the extent of pigmentation, treatment is performed delicately and only where needed, aiming to restore a natural gum tone.

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Who is this treatment for?

If your gums look dark when you smile, or your teeth are bright but your gum color dulls your smile, gum bleaching may be an option.

Dark-looking gums
When your gum color looks dark and dull
Melanin pigmentation
When dark pigment covers a wide area of the gum surface
A lot of gum shows when you smile
When your gums are highly visible when smiling
Gum color stands out after teeth whitening
When your teeth and gums need to look harmonious

Gum color shapes the impression of your smile as much as your teeth.

Gum bleaching is not just about removing pigment. It considers the overall impression of your smile so that teeth, lips, and gum line look harmonious together.

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PROCESS

Gum Bleaching Treatment Process

After assessing the condition of your gums and the extent of pigmentation, we proceed step by step according to the areas that need treatment.

STEP. 01
Gum Assessment
We check for gum inflammation and assess the extent of pigmentation as well as gum thickness and sensitivity.
STEP. 02
Defining the Treatment Area
The treatment area is defined based on the gum line visible when you smile and where the pigment is concentrated.
STEP. 03
Pigment Removal
Melanin pigment is delicately removed from the gum surface to improve its tone.
STEP. 04
Recovery and Maintenance
We monitor gum healing and advise on care to reduce the chance of repigmentation.

Gum Bleaching: Frequently Asked Questions

Asked in the patient's words, answered in the expert's.

A. Gums most often look dark or black because of melanin pigmentation. Skin tone, smoking, and irritation can also play a role.

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