Receding gums is mainly associated to the loss of gum tissue, which causes an exposure of the teeth’s root. Gum recession is a very common problem in people over the age of 45, but it can also occur in the teens.
Causes of receding gums:
There are various reasons which can cause gum recession:
- Over-aggressive brushing: it can cause enamel bleeding on your gum line.
- Insufficient brushing or flossing: it allows bacteria to grow between the gaps of your teeth. It allows enzymes to destroy the bones of teeth.
- Periodontal disease.
- Receding gums also occur because of eating disorders, such as self-induced nausea.
- Plunging tobacco: it damage the mucus membrane coating in one’s mouth and will lead to gum recession over time.
- ‘Bruxism’: a disease, which cause through grinding of the teeth.
- Grown person orthodontic action of teeth
- Stabbing in tongue or lip: removes the gum of the teeth by brushing against it.
- Teeth sensitivity to ‘Sodium Lauryl Sulfate’ (SLS): It is the main ingredient in every commercial toothpaste
The symptoms and signs of gum recession are mentioned below.
- Sensitive teeth: Over a time teeth become sensitive to cold, hot, sweet, spicy and sour foods. If your ‘cementum’, which coats your teeth root, is not protected anymore by the gums, it can easily abrade revealing the ‘dentin tubules’ to exterior stimuli.
- Teeth will appear longer than usual, i.e. a large part of your teeth crown is visible if you suffering from gum recession.
- The root of your tooth will be exposed and visible.
- The teeth will feel notched at the lines of gum.
- Teeth discoloration
- Gap between teeth
- Cavities below the lines of your teeth gum.
If receding gums is caused by ‘gingivitis’, the following symptoms and signs can be noticed.
- Swollen, puffy and red gums
- Foul breath, caused by ‘halitosis’
- Bleeding of you teeth gum, while brushing or flossing.
If you are suffering from the major gum receding problem and wondering how to repair receding gums, then just follow the instruction mentioned below.
Instruction:
- Take an immediate action to stop the gum disease. Prevention is the ideal way to evade major repair of the gums. Floss your teeth twice a day and brush your teeth and gums daily by using a soft bristled toothbrush.
- Consult the dentist to inquire about the gum recession concerns and how to repair it. He will be able to aid you or he will refer you to a Peroidonist.
- Discuss several processes with your dentist. Your dentist may fill in the revealed parts around your gums using a filling material. He can also use a new technique of using a drill to create smoothen the tooth part that is jagged and use adhesive.
- After that he will cure your damaged teeth with a high intensity ‘blue light’ and coat it by using filling material. Talk about any other concerns, which you have about either process at the consultation appointment.
- Find out what made your gums recede in the first place to take actions for prevention of any further problem.
- You can prevent gum recession by brushing your teeth regularly and flossing thoroughly on daily basis. If possible, keep visiting your dentist and Periodonist.
Tips and warnings:
- Ask your dentist to prescribe you any special toothbrush or an agent, which can make your teeth less sensitive.
- Take vitamins. Ask your dentist if you lacking in any vitamins because that could be the reason for gums recession.
- Avoid brushing your teeth too hard. This may lead to more recession. Always brush your teeth by using a soft-bristled brush.
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