Gum Lightening Service: How Dentists Tried To Remove Gum Pigmentation In The Past
When I first started dental school, I was told about how dentists would try to remove gum pigmentation in the past — the keyword there being tried. Using painful lasers, dentists would literally burn away an entire layer of the gum tissue in the hopes of getting rid of the melanocytes (which produce…). Needless to say, this didn’t do much except make our patients cringe in pain as they wondered why they even bothered with such an archaic form of treatment. So when we first heard about how laser gum lightening was actually quite effective in reducing pigmentation while keeping gum health intact, we were intrigued to say the least!
The History Behind Gum Bleaching:
If you’re anything like me, you get really worried when your teeth aren’t as white as they used to be. You worry that people will think your teeth are yellow or stained or just not very pretty. So, naturally, when I heard about gum-lightening services that could make my teeth look whiter, I was ecstatic. But before I get too excited, let’s take a closer look at the gum lightening service so we can see what it is and whether it’s right for you. Gum lightening service is basically a procedure where dentists use lasers to remove pigmentation from the gums of their patient’s teeth and make them whiter.
Blinded By Science:
One of the most common causes of discoloration on gum tissue is tobacco use. Tobacco leaves a brownish tinge on your teeth that can spread to your gum tissue, too. This happens because tobacco contains nicotine, which is a pigment. Another cause of gum discoloration is plaque buildup and poor oral hygiene habits. Plaque is made up of bacteria and substances that stain your teeth or gums. When plaque builds up around your gums, it also stains them brownish yellow or even black, depending on how long it’s been there.
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What Causes Discoloration?
The most common cause of gum pigmentation is smoking. When nicotine or tar from cigarettes seeps into the gums, it can cause them to turn brown or black. The second most common cause is poor dental hygiene — plaque and tartar buildup on teeth can lead to gum inflammation, which can also cause brown discoloration. Other causes are the long-term use of certain antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and hormone treatments for cancer.
A Light At The End Of The Tunnel?
You might be wondering which one is better for you. It’s not as simple as it sounds because there are pros and cons for both processes. Bleaching will get rid of all stains on your tooth (both surface and deep) but it can also cause tooth sensitivity or gum recession. Whitening will only remove surface stains, but it won’t change the color or sensitivity of your teeth.
The Difference Between Bleaching And Whitening:
There are two ways that people can whiten their teeth. There is bleaching, where a dentist will use a laser or a chemical process to remove pigment from the surface of your gum and therefore lighten your teeth. Then there’s whitening, which is just taking over-the-counter products like toothpaste and mouthwash. These products use peroxide and abrasive ingredients to help remove stains from your teeth.
What Are You Really paying for When You Get Your Teeth Whitened?
Bleaching teeth is a cosmetic procedure that offers no health benefits whatsoever. It’s not like getting a filling or even removing plaque from your teeth. So why do people get their teeth bleached? The answer is simple: it makes them feel better about themselves.
In other words, bleaching your teeth may seem like an innocent cosmetic procedure that does nothing but improve your self-esteem and confidence — but it’s actually something that requires ongoing work and commitment on your part.