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Is Gum Lightening Worth The Pain?

Gum lightening — bleaching the color of your gums, specifically — has become popular over the last several years due to the high amount of melanin that causes dark gums. There are also other reasons people lighten their gums — like to get rid of tattoos — but this one seems more prevalent.

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Gum lightening — bleaching the color of your gums, specifically — has become popular over the last several years due to the high amount of melanin that causes dark gums. There are also other reasons people lighten their gums — like to get rid of tattoos — but this one seems more prevalent. If you’re considering gum lightening, there are some things you need to know before you make the leap; we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about gum lightening in today’s blog post.

 

Bleaching Gums:

So before you go ahead and sign up for that bleaching appointment, it's important to know what you're actually getting yourself into. Dentists use lasers to remove melanocytes from the gums, which is pretty much like using a blowtorch to light your hair on fire. That's not hyperbole — dentists are literally burning away an entire layer of the gum tissue in hopes of getting rid of that pesky pigment. It's worth noting that this procedure can take up to two hours, and be uncomfortable for weeks afterward. Plus, there's always a chance that those melanocytes might come back and grow right back in the spot they were just burned away from.

 

The Tried And True Method:

In the past, dentists would use painful lasers to burn away an entire layer of the gum tissue in order to get rid of melanocytes that produce pigment-causing melanin. This method was time-consuming, expensive, and required an enormous amount of patience on behalf of patients.

 

Bleaching Teeth:

There are three different options dentists have when it comes to whitening teeth: dental implants, veneers, or bleaching. Dental implants are an excellent option for people who don’t have any natural teeth left and want to replace them with a set of false ones. Veneers are another great option for people who want to replace their damaged or decayed teeth with a new set of beautiful, strong, and healthy ones. Bleaching is an effective way to lighten your teeth naturally over time.

 

Dental Implants Vs Veneers Vs Bleaching:

Gum bleaching is a fairly new concept, but it's one that dentists have been trying to perfect for decades. And while it sounds like a quick and easy fix, many people find themselves severely disappointed with the results. In fact, many people report that their gums are more pigmented than they were before they got their teeth whitened in the first place. So if you're looking to get rid of some of your natural gum pigment and don't mind going through some pain to do so, then this might be an option for you. But if you're just looking for a way to lighten your teeth without any major side effects then dental implants are probably a better choice.

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