Gum Whitening
The most common cause of dark pigments in the gums is genetics. Excess melanin accumulates in the gums, causing brown or black stains instead of pink. Melanin is the pigment responsible for skin color.
This discoloration, which is seen especially in white women after birth, is congenital in people of African and Middle Eastern origin. Smoking causes this discoloration to increase. Black discoloration also appears on the gums as a side effect of some medications.
How is gum whitening done?
A peeling process is performed on the gums using a dental laser. After this peeling process, the gums are peeled to remove the melanin pigment. During the healing process, our patients may experience minor discomfort. Ozone therapy is performed to minimize these discomforts.
How Long Does Gum Peeling Treatment Last?
Our patient who has undergone gum whitening can maintain their gums for a minimum of 20 years or a lifetime. Smoking and hormonal conditions of our patients can shorten this period.
How Long Does Gum Peeling Treatment Take?
The procedure takes between 20 and 45 minutes, including anesthesia. Local anesthesia applied during the procedure will be sufficient.
What to do if bruising still appears after gums have healed?
Sometimes there may be some points that are missed and bruises may still be visible on the gums after healing, in which case the pigmentation can be completely eliminated with a small touch-up.
May I smoke?
You must quit smoking for at least seven days during and after the procedure. Smoking will disrupt the healing of the wound, and the pigmentation procedure will be both unsuccessful and painful.
How Many Sessions Are Needed for the Procedure?
A single session is sufficient to perform the procedure. After the procedure, ozone therapy is applied to accelerate wound healing. A second session of ozone therapy is recommended the next day to accelerate complete wound healing.
What Can Be Done to Aid Recovery?
Gargling with salt water will usually be sufficient. Also, brushing your teeth should not be neglected during this period. Brushing your teeth with a soft brush will speed up wound healing. Also, if you apply a little olive oil to the area where the gums have been peeled before going to bed at night, you will contribute to wound healing. This will both provide a natural healing and prevent the area from drying out while you sleep at night. Consuming antioxidant teas such as sage and green tea during this period will also speed up wound healing.