Gingival Recession

Receding gums are a clear sign of gum disease, which many people might ignore. “Gingival Recession,” otherwise known as receding gums, is a condition where the diseased tissue around a tooth begins to wear away or pull back.

Gum recession usually takes place gradually which is why people often don’t realize that they have it. sometimes you will notice that your teeth look longer than you remember.

Gum recession arises quite gradually making it easy to ignore, but one of the very first signs can be noticing your teeth feel more sensitive than normal.

Often when gum recession occurs it can create pockets or gaps in between your teeth and gums, and if recession is substantial then these pockets can be pretty deep.

Consulting your dental hygienist or dentist is vital when you’re dealing with any oral health issue because they are trained to as only they would be able to direct you accordingly.

Gum recession may occur because of

• An aggressive tooth brushing or flossing
• A gum trauma
• As a natural aging process

The most common signs and symptoms of gum recession include:

• Exposure of the tooth root along the gumline
• Tooth sensitivity
• Gum sensitivity
• Bleeding gums
• Sore gums

The best ways to prevent gum recession are as follows:

• Use a toothbrush with soft bristles
• Brush your teeth at least twice a day
• Floss at least every night to remove food particles between teeth
• Visit your dentist twice a year for regular checkups.

Our dentists will help you to identify the cause and will instruct you in how to address it.