WHAT IS IT?
Deposits of melanin can change the normal pink colour of gums to make them look dark, patchy or discoloured. This can be hereditary although medications, as well as smoking and drinking, can also lead to discolouration in some cases. Although dark, patchy or blotchy gums cause no discomfort or pain, it can create a cosmetic or aesthetic issue for many people, making them feel self-conscious of smiling.
Gum depigmentation – otherwise known as gum bleaching or gum whitening – is a cosmetic dentistry procedure to remove patches or black spots on the gum that have appeared due to excessive melanin.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE BEFORE & AFTER COSMETIC GUM WHITENING?
We will carry out a thorough assessment to ensure the treatment is tailored to each patient’s needs, as the degree of pigment saturation and discolouration varies for each patient; gum discolouration can be patchy, or it can spread across the entire gum tissue.
Through our specialist laser gum depigmentation techniques, we can target melanocytes cells that produce melanin. Targeting these pigments that cause dark spots will result in a lighter, more uniform colour of the gums.
Our laser gum depigmentation techniques are carried out by our highly-skilled and experienced cosmetic dentist Dr Rahul Doshi ensuring that the procedure is safe and thorough. Using cutting-edge laser devices, they painlessly, safely and effectively eliminate any discolouration, so your gums appear a more attractive, healthy shade of pink.
NO PHYSICAL CONTACT & NO INJECTIONS
The treatment itself can take only a few minutes, meaning the patient will be in and out of the chair before they know it. The laser is kept 1cm away from your gums so there is no physical contact and no injections or anaesthesia is needed since it is a completely painless procedure.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
A perfect smile relies not only on beautiful teeth, but also the appearance of gums. A lot of people don’t realise the importance of pink, healthy gums to the overall attractiveness of a smile.
In a single visit to the dentist, this can be achieved. Patients are often pleasantly surprised by how quick the treatment is. In addition, results of a one-off gum depigmentation procedure can last up to 20 years!
Healing time is very quick and relatively painless for most of our patients. Only patients with extremely sensitive gums may experience slight discomfort for a very short period of time. You will be able to eat and talk normally without any trouble as soon as the treatment is completed.
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