Treating Gum Recession,Many people nowadays suffer from various gum diseases, due to many reasons, including the patient’s neglect of dental hygiene or not visiting dental centers to get rid of tartar and plaque. Therefore, doctors are keen on spreading preventive methods through social media to maintain healthy teeth and gums. In this article, we will discuss one of the symptoms of gum diseases, which is gum recession, and we will present its most important symptoms and treatment methods, as well as the best treatment centers for dental problems.
Treating Gum Recession
Gum Recession Treatment
Gum recession is one of the most common symptoms that a patient may suffer from when neglecting severe gum inflammation treatment. It causes the gums to recede and expose the roots of the teeth, making them more susceptible to bacteria and cavities, and may even lead to tooth loss. In the following sections, we will discuss the main causes of gum recession, how to prevent it, and the most important treatment methods for it.
Gum recession is one of the diseases that affect the gums. It is a condition where a large part of the tissue around the teeth recedes backward, resulting in the exposure of the tooth roots and creating gaps between them, which facilitates the accumulation of bacteria.
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Causes of Gum Recession
Gum recession is one of the most well-known symptoms if gum inflammation is left untreated. However, there are some other causes that can contribute to the recession of this tissue, including:
Gum diseases: The gums are the pink tissue surrounding the teeth, which helps protect them and attach them to the jaw bones. However, due to the spread of bacteria and the accumulation of tartar without treatment, it can cause gum inflammation, which can lead to gum recession and exposure of the tooth roots if left untreated.
- Improper tooth brushing techniques: Gum recession can also occur due to the patient’s lack of knowledge about the proper way to brush their teeth. Some patients use excessive force when brushing, which can cause loss of a part of the tooth enamel, resulting in severe gum recession, especially in the left area, as most people use their right hand.
- Lack of oral and dental care: It is necessary to have regular visits to the dentist, at least every few months, to perform a deep cleaning of the teeth and remove harmful bacteria, tartar, and plaque, which are among the main causes of gum recession.
- Hormonal changes: Gum recession can occur due to severe inflammation of the gums in women, especially during periods when hormones are imbalanced, such as during pregnancy and puberty.
- Physical factors: Exposing the gums to certain physical factors can cause problems, such as recession. These include the use of piercings (pierced mouth or tongue) which can cause constant friction with the gums, and the use of inappropriate treatment methods for the patient’s condition.
- Other problems: There may be several other causes that can lead to gum recession, such as putting excessive pressure on the gums due to teeth grinding (bruxism), misaligned teeth and bite issues, weak gums due to genetic factors, etc.
Symptoms of Gum Recession
When a patient suffers from gum recession, a number of symptoms will appear that indicate its presence, including the following:
- The presence of gaps between the gums and teeth due to their recession.
- Swelling and inflammation of the gums.
- The color of the gums changing from their natural pink to a dark red.
- An unpleasant taste in the mouth, especially when eating.
- A foul odor emanating from the mouth.
- Feeling of loose teeth when touched.
- Increased tooth sensitivity to cold or hot foods.
- Bleeding gums, especially when brushing.
- Recurring tooth pain.
- Visible tooth roots when looking at the teeth.
- A significant reduction in the volume of the gums, which can be noticed.
Symptoms of Gum Recession
How to Prevent Gum Recession
Many doctors provide several instructions that must be followed to prevent gum recession, including:
- Maintaining good dental hygiene by brushing teeth at least after every meal.
- Using a soft-bristled toothbrush and learning the proper brushing technique.
- Choosing a suitable toothpaste that contains ingredients that protect teeth from cavities and sensitivity, such as fluoride.
- Avoiding or reducing smoking and chewing tobacco, as they contain nicotine, which increases gum recession.
- Regular visits to the dentist for deep cleaning and removal of tartar and plaque.
- Using dental floss correctly to remove small food particles stuck between the teeth.
- Using a good medicated mouthwash to prevent the spread of bacteria in the mouth.
- Avoiding acidic foods and sugary drinks.
Gum Recession Treatment Methods
There are now many treatment methods that a dentist may use to treat gum recession, including the following:
Non-surgical gum recession treatment:
- Orthodontic treatment: Braces can be used to slowly move the teeth into their proper position, which can help correct the position of the gum edges and maintain their health due to the precise care provided by the braces.
- Using desensitizing agents: These are materials used to treat tooth sensitivity by having regular visits to the dentist for cleaning and removal of tartar and bacteria.
Dental fillings: The dentist can use tooth-colored resin material to cover the tooth surface and fill the gaps between the teeth.
- Pinkish composite or porcelain materials: These are materials that resemble the pinkish color of the gums, which the dentist can place in the gaps caused by gum recession.
Surgical gum recession treatment:
- Gum grafting: This is used in cases of severe gum recession, which results in a significant loss of gum volume. It involves taking tissue from a healthy area and placing it in the affected area.
- Bone grafting: This involves removing a part of the gum to clean it from bacteria and tartar, exposing the tooth bone, and applying a bone-growth-stimulating material. Then, the removed gum tissue is repositioned.
- Deep gum cleaning: This involves a deep cleaning of the teeth to remove any tartar on the surface, then folding a part of the gum tissue to remove plaque and bacteria underneath or within the gum pockets, and then repositioning the gum tissue.
Natural Gum Recession Treatment
As mentioned earlier, there are many treatment methods for gum recession, but some patients prefer to follow certain natural remedies, which should be consulted with a doctor before using, including the following:
- Oil pulling: This involves extracting oils from coconut or sesame seeds, which can be diluted with water and used as a mouthwash for up to 10 minutes. Then, the oil residue is removed by rinsing thoroughly with water. Some studies have shown that it helps reduce gum inflammation.
- Clove oil: This is one of the most popular oils used to stimulate and promote gum growth.
- Salt solution: This is one of the most commonly used methods to treat gum inflammation and recession. It involves rinsing with a salt solution made by dissolving half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of water, and using it twice a day to reduce gum inflammation.
- Turmeric gel: This type is used to treat gum recession due to its content of antioxidants that help reduce inflammation around the teeth.
- Hydrogen peroxide: This is used to alleviate the pain caused by swelling and gum inflammation by rinsing for no more than 5 minutes.
How to Regrow Gums?
There are several ways to regrow gums, either through a dentist by cleaning them and removing bacteria and tartar, or through surgical methods such as gum grafting. In many cases, patients also use some natural remedies to restore their gums to their natural state, as mentioned in this article.
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