Grey and Black Gums After Professional Teeth Whitening? (photo)

Your tissue appears burned, it will usually heal in 7-10days check the % and duration if using a tray have the tray trimmed good luck

 

Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD     CEO Baystate Dental PC

This discoloration is most likely due to a chemical burn. Dont panic, the tissue will heal and change shades while doing so. To help the healing process you can try hydrogen peroxide rinses mixed with water 50:50 and also place Vitamin E on the effected area will help. Be sure be easy on the brushing, it could aggrivate the area further!

It is common to have gums affected during bleaching treatments and 99% of the time they heal uneventfully.  Since things seem to be changing, I would assume they are healing.  Continue under the care and guidance of your dentist.

Is seems that the gum was damaged due to strength of bleaching solution, the duration of contact with the gum, or the heat of the bleaching light.  It should resolve over time.