Racial pigmentation, ethnic pigmentation, and multifocal pigmentation in the gums and oral mucus membranes are not health threats. However, many people feel that darkly pigmented gums limit the self-confidence or self-esteem of those individuals who have been affected. This article discusses these types of stains and how they might be treated. What Is Racial Pigmentation? Racial pigmentation is the coloration of skin that is due to the presence of melanin. Melanin is a pigment…