I Have Dark Gums; Should I Be Worried?

Black gums can look a little alarming but they aren’t dangerous in the traditional sense. The coloring comes solely from melanin — the stuff that gives skin its color. People are oftentimes surprised by this because the melanin in the gums develops in uneven patches rather than just flat color like with skin. Most Britegums patients aren’t necessarily concerned about the color of their gums — they’re concerned about how asymmetrical the dark spots make their smile. Dark gums are fine but splotchy gums can ruin a perfectly good smile.

Black gums won’t give you some sort of terrible illness. They’re not a symptom of cancer or heart disease. Your doctor won’t give you a prescription to treat them. Still, that doesn’t mean they’re not negatively affecting your health. Why do people get braces? Because they don’t like their crooked teeth. Why do people get whitening? Because they want a whiter smile. Why do people get Britegums? Because they’re tired of feeling embarrassed by their gums.

No one should have to go through life feeling like less because of their smile. How you perceive yourself has a huge impact on your mental health. Being confident in your imperfections is great but people who want to change their appearance shouldn’t feel bad about doing so. Tons of people with black gums dislike how they affect the symmetry of their smile. With Britegums, they can easily and quickly “pinken” their gums as easily as they would whiten their teeth.