Dream Smile Dental Clinic
Adana Building 72-78 Conington Road SE13 7FB

Dental Concerns

Concerned About Dark or Patchy Gums?

Healthy gums are typically pale pink.
If your gums look dark, uneven, or brownish-black, you’re not alone.
Many patients feel self-conscious about gum discolouration—especially when smiling.

At Dream Smile Dental Clinic in London, we’re one of the UK’s leading clinics for laser gum depigmentation, offering safe, fast and effective solutions for brighter, healthier-looking gums.

Common Causes of Gum Discolouration

Laser Gum Depigmentation at Dream Smile Dental Clinic

We’ve performed thousands of successful laser depigmentation cases.
Using advanced dental lasers, we gently remove the excess pigment without cutting or stitches.
Most patients see immediate results and minimal discomfort.

  • Safe for all skin types

  • No downtime

  • Long-lasting results

  • Genetics Some people naturally have more melanin in their gums. This leads to darker or patchy pigmentation, especially common in certain ethnic backgrounds.
  • Smoking Nicotine stimulates melanin production in the gums. This causes dark spots or an overall greyish appearance.
  • Medications Certain drugs (like antimalarials or minocycline) can stain gum tissue. Discolouration usually appears slowly and unevenly.
  • Amalgam Tattoos Old silver fillings can leak particles into the gums. These appear as small, flat blue or grey marks near the treated tooth.
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