Hyperpigmentation is the production of excess amount of melanin pigment. The appearance of spots can be associated with genetic predisposition, consequence of long-term use of certain medicines, excessive smoking, endocrine disorders like Addison disease. Laser gum bleaching is a cosmetic procedure to easily remove the brown or black patches. Similar to laser skin resurfacing laser gum depigmentation vaporizes and destroys the top layer of the gum tissue. A new tissue is created during healing; it tends to be pink rather than brown. Everything heals in about 2 weeks. We encourage all smokers to stop smoking completely for at least 10 days after the procedure.