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Receding gums

Although dentists tend to focus in particular on the treatment of dental parts, they are also able to treat gum or gingival conditionsThat's why, if you have gum recession You should also try to go to a dentist as soon as possible.

What is Gum Recession or Gingival Recession?

When you talk about the gum recession or of gingival recession reference is made to a type of oral pathology that causes the margin of the gum is shifted. Because of this, the dental root can be completely discovered.

You have to bear in mind that the normal thing is that the gum covers the tooth root to protect it and prevent the generation of all kinds of health problems. Therefore, when such a case is generated, it is essential that it be treated in time.

Why is the gingival recession taking place?

To understand what your case of gum recession, you must know the causes for which it can be generated. causes of gingival recession may include:

  • Gingival or periodontal diseases
  • Bruxism
  • A very rough brushing
  • Bad dental praxis
  • The placement of dental prosthetics that have been poorly adjusted
  • Incorrect alignment of dental parts
  • Incorrect placement of orthodontics
  • Poor oral hygiene
  • Excessive use of tobacco

How can we detect the gingival recession in time?

Gum recession

Since you know more about the gum recession causesLuckily, because of the type of condition it is, it is very visible that you are suffering from it.

Please note that as regards the recession of gum symptoms, you can easily notice that you have a periodontal recession. The clearest sign is to see that your gums are retracted, much more reddened and cause you discomfort both when brushing, eating or ingesting any drink.

Thanks to this the same patient will be able to notice that he is suffering from a dental recessionOf course, the official diagnosis of a gum recession It can only be given by a dentist, so you must also go to an appointment with this type of professional so that you can detect it and start treating her in time for a speedy recovery.

Tips for Preventing Gum Recession

Because of the discomfort that can cause recessionFortunately, it is a disease that does not want to suffer from this type of condition. you can prevent on your own. Everything you must do for the prevention of gum recession home treatment is:

Dental brushing

A large part of the affected population is suffering from Gingival recession by brushing. This is because, when they are going to brush their teeth, they do it very hard or with a very aggressive toothbrushSo, one of the main tips to follow is to brush you carefully daily and use a brush that doesn't hurt you.

Fluorine toothpaste

The care of proper dental hygiene also influences the prevention of gum recessionThat's why experts recommend using fluorine toothpaste for greater protection of the entire oral cavity.

Use dental floss

Another factor of utmost importance that will allow you to significantly increase your oral hygiene is the use of dental floss. This type of dental cleaning supplement will allow you to eliminate all types of bacteria or dirt build-up. Because of this, it is of great help for the prevention of all types of dental pathologies.

Avoiding tobacco

Finally, when talking about the recession gums solution prevention, there's nothing like preventing tobacco use. What you can do is gradually reduce your consumption until you completely eliminate it.

Treatments against gum recession or gingival recession

Retraction-of-encia

To conclude with our text on this pathology, we cannot overlook the issue of gum recession treatment. Each person with this type of condition can treat it quickly and safely in time.

Of course, in order to have recourse to retraction treatment gumsYou should go to an initial appointment with the dentist so that the professional can evaluate your case and choose the right treatment.

However, you must be prepared and know that there are two ways of Treating the Gum Recession:

Gingival graft for gum or gingival recession

On the one hand, we met him. gingival graftis one of the most effective treatments. Its application is based on removal of a small sample of tissue from the palate areain order to place it in the area where the gum has been retracted.

Side or coronal replacement flap for gum recession

On the other hand, there is the possibility of working with a Side or coronal replacement flap. In this case we are facing a treatment that takes part of the gum affected in order to stretch it and re-cover the dental root.

The choice of the gum recession solutions It will depend on how advanced or complicated your case is. But you can be sure that, regardless of the treatment your dentist chooses, you will be able to properly treat this condition with this type of solutions.

General oral health information. Your dentist’s assessment is needed to tailor any recommendation to your individual circumstances.

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