Family Friendly & Specialty Dentists in London, UK
Gum depigmentation removes dark patches from the gums to restore a natural, pink appearance. We assess your suitability and the number of visits needed at your initial consultation.
Led by Dr Ope Sodeinde.
Darker patches or uneven tones in the gums can feel frustrating, and it is natural to wonder whether they signal something more serious. Our periodontics in London service helps you understand what is happening, whether the cause is early-stage gingivitis or something more complex, starting with a precise diagnosis. Our team, led by Dr Ope Sodeinde, treats the underlying gum health alongside restoring a natural appearance.
We work diagnosis first, so you get a transparent cost breakdown before any work begins, with no unexpected fees or unnecessary treatment.
Early intervention matters: addressing gum issues now often saves teeth that might otherwise be lost to advanced disease. If your case needs the actual shape of the tissue changed rather than its colour, we provide gum reshaping at our Primrose Hill practice.
Every case is handled by Dr Ope Sodeinde, a periodontist, so the health of the supporting structures is checked alongside the aesthetic result.
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Many people are self-conscious about the natural pigment of their gums, whether that is a genetic trait or something that has changed over time. We look at the health of the tissue first, and can help you see whether depigmentation is the right path or whether other gum disease treatments: which one fits your needs better.
Because the plan depends on your own gum condition, we use the initial consultation to assess your candidacy: examining your gum health and discussing your goals to confirm the method suits you.
We examine your gums to establish the cause of the discolouration, assess your suitability, and discuss your goals. We also identify whether other periodontal work, such as crown lengthening, would give a more balanced result.
Under local anaesthetic, the surface layer of pigmented tissue is removed while the underlying tissue is protected. If gum surgery worries you, tell us; we plan around it.
We give you instructions for protecting the area as the new, lighter tissue surfaces, so the gums heal smoothly and the colour stays even.
Some pigmentation can return over time. A maintenance programme of regular reviews lets us manage any recurrence and keep the gums healthy.
Your care is led by Dr Ope Sodeinde, specialist periodontist (GDC No. 104071), who examines your gums and reviews your medical history before planning. Our facility in Primrose Hill provides precise subgingival cleaning and tooth surface debridement, and laser gum therapy where it applies.
Whether you also need gingivitis treatment, scaling and root planing, or gum abscess drainage, the same team provides it. Regular follow-up appointments and gum irrigation sessions help protect your results.
We set the cost at your initial consultation, once we have assessed your needs and can give you an accurate quote.
The duration depends on the area of gum being treated. We give you a precise timeframe at your clinical assessment.
The area is numbed with local anaesthetic before we begin.
The longevity of the result varies by patient. We provide a maintenance programme to help manage your gum health over time.
Whether your question is about cost, duration or suitability, Dr Ope Sodeinde settles it at your first visit, where we examine your gums and explain what happens at your first periodontal consultation and how to book. You can also see our wider range of periodontics in London.
We assess your suitability and the expected duration of results at a clinical consultation. If you need the physical contour of your gums changed rather than their colour, we also provide gum reshaping at the practice in Primrose Hill.
Dr Ope Sodeinde provides a written plan and itemised quote that is yours to keep and use at any other practice. Arrange your assessment with the specialist periodontist to find out your suitability and cost, or call 020 7589 7792.
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111 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR
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