Gum Depigmentation in Beverly Hills
Lighter, more even gums.
Dark or patchy gums are usually caused by melanin, the same pigment that colors skin. It is common, it is healthy, and many people never want it changed. For patients who would like their gums lighter or more even, depigmentation removes the thin pigmented surface layer of the gum, and the tissue that heals in its place is lighter. We treat patients from across Los Angeles at our office in Beverly Hills.
Gum depigmentation: $2,800
$34/month 144 payments at 9.99% APR, on approved credit.
Your consultation, including a 3D X-ray (CT scan), is free.
Send photos if you have them. Either way, we reply with a cost. No obligation.
Ask about gum depigmentation
Reviewed by our treatment coordination team. Call or text (310) 770-3335 if you would rather speak now.
Request received
A treatment coordinator will call you within two hours during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9 to 4).
To talk now, call (310) 770-3335.
- A call within two hours during office hours.
- A written cost from us, before you commit to anything.
- No obligation. Many patients take weeks to decide. That is normal.
- Free consultation and 3D X-ray (CT scan)
- Private practice since 2012
- IV sedation in our own office
- In-house dental laboratory
Where the color comes from.
Melanin is made by cells in the deepest layer of the gum's surface tissue. How much they make is set largely by genetics, which is why gum color tends to follow skin tone. Smoking can also darken the gums. Because the pigment sits in the surface layer, removing that layer removes the color.
How it is done.
Depigmentation is done under local anesthesia. The pigmented layer is removed with a laser, a scalpel or both, working only in the visible part of the gums. The gums look healed within a few days, and the final result shows at 21 days.
Planned with veneers and a gum lift.
When depigmentation is part of a smile design, it is done first, so the shade of the veneers is chosen against the gums the patient will have. Where the gum line is also uneven or the teeth look short, a gum lift can be done in the same plan, as in one case, another and a third. How the shade, the gum line and the shape of veneers are chosen against the face is on natural veneers for every skin tone, and our porcelain veneers page covers the rest.
What gum depigmentation costs.
Gum depigmentation is $2,800. $34/month: 144 payments at 9.99% APR, on approved credit. Your consultation, including a 3D X-ray (CT scan), is free.
One doctor, from the gums to the final smile.
Dr. Mehdizadeh examines you and performs the depigmentation himself. He sees one patient at a time, in a large, quiet office. From your first call to your final visit, you deal with him, his assistant and our treatment coordinator, and you can text the office.
Tell us what you would like to change.
Add photos of your smile if you have them; if not, we will call and talk it through. Same-day appointments are available.
Or call (310) 770-3335.
Ask about gum depigmentation
Reviewed by our treatment coordination team. Call or text (310) 770-3335 if you would rather speak now.
Request received
A treatment coordinator will call you within two hours during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9 to 4).
To talk now, call (310) 770-3335.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it normal to have dark gums?
Yes. Dark or patchy gums are usually caused by melanin, the same pigment that colors skin, and they are common and healthy. Many people never want them changed.
How is gum depigmentation done?
Under local anesthesia, the thin pigmented surface layer of the gum is removed with a laser, a scalpel or both, working only in the visible part of the gums. The tissue that heals in its place is lighter.
How long does gum depigmentation take to heal?
The gums look healed within a few days. The final result shows at 21 days.
How much does gum depigmentation cost?
Gum depigmentation is $2,800. $34/month: 144 payments at 9.99% APR, on approved credit.
Should gum depigmentation be done before veneers?
Yes, when both are planned. Depigmentation is done first, so the shade of the veneers is chosen against the gums you will have.
Can smoking darken the gums?
Yes. Gum color is set largely by genetics, and smoking can also darken the gums.
Last Updated: November 2026