Some patients come to our office and say, “I don’t like my gums. They are too dark!” They don’t like to smile because they feel their darker gums are not attractive. Some people are born with dark pigment, called melanin, that can collect in the outer layers of gums, creating a darker color gum tissue. Most patients like Tanya are surprised to learn that we can use our Laser to remove this dark outer layer. The result is that the procedure reveals pink gums underneath. Simple as that!