Receding Gums Treatment

Receding gums are one of the warning signs of periodontal disease. Other symptoms include bleeding gums, puffy gums, and tooth decay. Receding gums, as the name would imply, occur when the gums and the bone in the mouth begin to move away from the tooth. This can cause long-term problems and without receding gums treatment, tooth loss can be imminent.

Causes of Receding Gums
There are actually quite a few things to watch out for if you want to avoid the onset of receding gums. First, prevent the accumulation of plaque at the gum line by exercising proper oral hygiene. Otherwise, the bacteria on the plaque can release toxic substances that works against the gum tissue.

Second, if your teeth are crooked or fillings are not placed in such a way to balance your bite, the distorted forces being placed on the teeth can cause receding gums as they try to compensate.

Third, excessive pressure from grinding or clenching your teeth can sometimes cause gums to recede. Chronic night time teeth grinders often use a mouthguard of sorts to prevent this kind of abrasive force.

Fourth, you can sometimes brush your teeth too hard, and a rigorous brushing motion can sometimes lead to receding gums. On the flip-side, if you don't brush your teeth or floss, this can lead to decay, poor gum health, or impacted food.

Finally, your overall stress, health, and sleeping habits can also be contributing factors to gum recession.

   

Receding gums associated with a lack of attached gingiva.		After placement of a gum graft, adequate attached gingiva to prevent further bone/tissue loss.
Gum recession that, without treatment, will lead to further recession.		After receding gums treatment.

Symptoms of Receding Gums
With millions of Americans needing receding gums treatment, one would wonder how the situation could deteriorate so commonly. One reason is that gum disease is often not accompanied by pain. Unless you study your gum line or exhibit any of the following symptoms, you may not even know that you are a candidate for receding gums or other types of periondontal disease.

An unsightly smile due to tooth root exposure

Sensitivity to hot or cold foods and beverages

Food often getting stuck between your gums and supported teeth

Bleeding gums when brushing, flossing or cleaning

Noticeable redness or puffiness around the gums

Exposed tooth roots

Treating Receding Gums with Gum Grafts
During a gum graft procedure, a small strip of gum tissue is taken from your palate or another donor source to cover the exposed root. This can be done for one tooth or several teeth to even your gum line and reduce sensitivity. The unique gum graft techniques perfected by Dr. Madison in Beverly Hills can correct most gum defects effectively, and comfortably

Once gums recede, they won't grow back on their own. This is why it's important to maintain proper oral health to prevent further gum recession if you notice it occuring. As well, contact Beverly Hills Periodontics for a consultation and we can provide you with a regimen or recommendation for restoring a healthy gum line.

Depending on the severity of the receding gums, various types of treatment will be recommended. From teaching proper oral hygiene tehniques to deep cleaning to gum grafts, we excel with each kind of receding gums treatment.

Even though there is no cure for onset gum disease, proper treatment of receding gums by your periodontist can greatly extend the lifespan of your teeth. In fact, it's estimated that gum treatments can double the life expectancy of a tooth.

While most general dentists can treat early stages of gum disease, more advanced issues would require a periodontist. At Beverly Hills Periodontics, we are experienced, capable and comfortable treating all aspects of gum disease, in addition to receding gums.

At Beverly Hills Periodontics, we offer safe, comfortable and effective receding gums treatment techniques for the proper management of periodontal issues. 

For more information on periodontal gum disease or to set up an appointment to discuss options, please contact us for a consultation.