What Causes Dark Gums and How Does Depigmentation Work?
The natural color of healthy human gums ranges from coral pink to darker pigmentation depending on skin melanin levels. However, in many individuals, excessive melanin granules concentrate unevenly in the basal layer of the gingiva, causing gums to look black, dark purple, or blotchy when smiling or speaking. While not a disease, hyperpigmented gums can make patients feel self-conscious—especially those with a higher lip line or "gummy smile".
At Happy Dental Care & Implant Centre in Sector 8A, Airoli, Dr. Kiran Kakad utilizes dental laser technology to target and ablate only the superficial pigmented layer with micron-level precision, leaving underlying connective tissue untouched. The treated area naturally regenerates fresh, pink gingival epithelium within a few days.