Melanin removal, gum depigmentation or gum bleaching, these are the common names used for a dark spot found on the gum.
Melanin
pigmentation
of
the
gingival
occurs
in
all
races.
Melanin
pigmentation
is
not
something
to
worry
about
medically,
but
the
only
concern
is
an
aesthetic
one
for
the
patients.
It
may
give
you
the
look
that
your
gums
are
unhealthy
or
simply
interfere
with
your
beautiful
smile.
The cause of this dark spots is the excess melanin that builds up in gums which make them look brown or black instead of pink.
There are many other causes for this dark spots which includes:
•
Genetics
•
Smoking
•
Medications
such
as
Tricyclic
Antidepressants
•
Fillings
or
crowns
/
Amalgam
Tattoos:
These
tattoo
like
gums
are
cause
by
the
tiny
particles
of
silver
or
amalgam
that
is
filled
in
the
tooth.
The
small
amount
of
silver
can
travel
beneath
the
surface
of
the
gums
and
make
the
gum
appear
dark
or
bluish
I
color.
There is nothing to worry about. Here at our clinics we always have the solution!!!
Treatment
These
melanin
spots
on
the
gums
can
be
quickly
and
painlessly
removed
with
our
Waterlase
Laser
melanin
removal.
The
process
of
removing
this
melanin
pigmentation
is
called
“Gum
depigmentation”.
This
procedure
usually
takes
only
one
visit
with
a
quick
healing
time.
Treatment
of
gingival
hyper
pigmentation
by
Waterlase
radiation
in
a
defocused
mode
is
a
safe
and
effective
procedure.
The
satisfaction
of
the
patients
in
terms
of
aesthetics
and
pain
is
excellent.
The
gum
heals
completely
with
no
infection,
pain,
swelling
or
scarring.