How can I lighten my brown gums?

About Gum Bleaching

Some darker skinned individuals are not happy with the dark color of their gums. Fortunately, laser technology allows us to lighten the gum tissue safely and non-invasively, making darker gums or what some people call "black gums", lighter and more acceptable to them.

How can I lighten my dark gums?

Salt is an excellent natural ingredient that can whiten the gums and also keep them healthy. Salt contains a high amount of sodium which keeps your gums healthy and pink. In order to lighten dark gums easily, swish with salt and lukewarm water every day.

How can I get rid of brown gums naturally?

Clove: Like eucalyptus oil, clove is a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. Clove also stimulates the repair of damaged gum tissue. Use the leaf of the clove and massage it directly onto your gums. You may see some slight lightening after a few weeks of regular use.

Can brown gums go away?

Some melanosis research suggests If you stop smoking, this discoloration might go away, suggesting that dark patches on the gums caused by smoking are reversible. Addison's disease: Addison's disease, although rare, is an illness of the adrenal glands that make hormones.

Why is my gums turning brown?

Brown: If you have a darker skin tone this could be your natural gum colour. Dark gums could also be the case if you've been in the sun a lot recently as sun exposure can cause melanin in the gums to darken. Check on their texture and keep an eye on the edges around your teeth for colour change.

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How can I make my gums pink naturally?

Can I bleach my gums?

However bleaching solutions and agents are not safe for application on the gums. Instead Dr. Aalam utilizes advanced technology, effective and minimally invasive treatment techniques to restore natural, pink gum tissue and improve patients' smiles.

Are dark gums normal?

You may have naturally dark gums because your body produces more melanin. If you were born with darker gums, it's perfectly normal for your body and there's no reason for concern.

Why do some people have dark gums?

An excess of melanin (the stuff that makes your skin darker) in the body is typically what causes black gums. People with darker skin are much more likely to have black gums because they naturally have more melanin in their bodies.

Are black gums permanent?

After finishing a healing period, Britegums® patients have pink, healthy gums and the smile they've always wanted. The success of the treatment proved that spotty, black gums do not have to be permanent.

Can dark gums reverse?

Research has found a link between quitting smoking and reduced gum discoloration. This suggests that darker patches of color on the gums caused by smoking may be reversible.

Can you get rid of black gums?

Unfortunately, there are no at-home remedies for removing dark blotches on the gums. Most professional methods also fail because they use things like knives or lasers which remove the pigmentation temporarily. Within a year, the spots come back.

What color should my gums be?

Healthy gums should look pink and firm, not red and swollen. To keep gums healthy, practice good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss at least once a day, rinse with an antiseptic mouthwash once or twice a day, see your dentist regularly, and avoid smoking or chewing tobacco.

Can you restore the color of your gums?

Thankfully, you can restore the color of your gums with a gum depigmentation (gum bleaching) procedure. This can help you achieve pink and healthy-looking gums to complement your brilliant white teeth, giving you a smile that you can be proud of.

Can dentist lighten gums?

At Ballantyne Center for Dentistry, we provide gum bleaching using the Biolase Waterlase MD, an advanced laser device that lightens the gums to a pink color. Minimally invasive, this treatment can be done in only one visit in most cases and in the office. In most patients, results are long term or permanent.

Can hydrogen peroxide turn your gums white?

This is due to the higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide. When the bleaching trays lie on the edges of the gum, some patients' gums turn white in a few seconds and cause sensitivity.

Can gums go back to pink?

Having healthy, pink gums with an even gumline improves your appearance as well. Our periodontist can help you get back the pink gums.

Can you change gum color?

Gum whitening or gum lightening can be done using a whitening solution along with a microdermabrasion process, or with a laser. Microdermabrasion is the more traditional method and usually takes less than an hour to complete.

Why are black people's gums Brown?

Melanin, the dark pigment that gives skin its color, is also present in gum tissue. This pigment naturally darkens the gums. The Future Dental Journal reports that melanin pigmentation is common among people of African, Asian and Mediterranean ancestry.

Is gum bleaching painful?

Does the gum bleaching procedure hurt? No. The procedure is minimally-invasive and will not cause significant discomfort. You will be numb while the dentist works in your mouth.

How can you make your gums red?

When people don't practice proper dental hygiene, bacteria in the mouth forms plaque on the teeth. These bacteria may cause your gums to become inflamed, which results in red, swollen, or bleeding gums. For many people with gingivitis, this inflammation is not painful.

Do burnt gums grow back?

Answer: It will heal

Usually the gums recover after that burn and will grow back. It may take some time though. You can buy OTC vitamin E capsules, break them open and use solution over burnt area - helps the healing. Use warm water and some salt rinses.

How long does it take for hydrogen peroxide to lighten dark spots?

You may notice results after 1 treatment, but it typically takes several applications to see results. Apply the hydrogen peroxide once a week until the dark spots look lighter. Stop using hydrogen peroxide if your skin becomes red or starts itching and burning. Don't apply the hydrogen peroxide more than once a week.

Does hydrogen peroxide damage gums?

However, there are some questions regarding the safety of hydrogen peroxide. While heavily diluted concentrations appear safe, strong concentrations or overuse can cause gum irritation and tooth sensitivity.