Cure for Receding gums

Guide to receding gums treatment

The causes of receding gums include improper brushing, abrasive toothpastes and clenching and grinding of teeth.

Other less common factors are genetics, tobacco use, a history of gum disease, or crowded teeth.

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Receding gums treatment:

• Gum Graft
- Receded gums can be replaced with a gum graft. Gum grafting is a surgical procedure done by a periodontist--gum specialist.

Gum tissue can be grafted from another part of your mouth--most often the roof of your mouth, or donor tissue is used. Gum grafts are expensive and will be sore for a few days after the procedure.

When tissue is grafted from the roof of your mouth, you will have more soreness and a longer recovery time compared to donor tissue grafts.

Gum grafts that are well done, look very natural, help prolong the life of your teeth, decrease tooth sensitivity and improve your smile.

Gum grafts are not fun or cheap but are a good option of your gum has receded enough that the tooth is at risk. Your dentist can help you determine whether you need a gum graft or not.

• Fillings
If you have abfractions (grooves or notches) in your teeth your dentist can repair them with a tooth colored filling.

For abfracted teeth, fillings

• improve appearance
• decrease sensitivity
and
• prevent further damage

Fillings are inexpensive compared to gum grafts and are easily and painlessly placed. Fillings don't replace lost gum tissue but do cover and protect exposed roots.

• Gentle but thorough cleaning
- Since brushing too hard is one of the causes of this problem, It's common for those with receded gums to over compensate and do a poor job of cleaning their gum line. It's ok to brush your gum line as long as you use a soft toothbrush and good technique. If you don't get your gum line clean enough, you will get gingivitis and have another set of worries.

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In my opinion, the cure for receding gums should focus on early diagnosos and preventing further gum recession.

Having your teeth cleaned and checked twice a year is a good way to avoid costly and painful dental treatment. An ounce of prevention...

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