I Have A Receding Gum Line-Now What

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I HAVE A RECEDING GUM LINE NOW WHAT?
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• Looking in the mirror should deliver a sight that
  includes a gum line that is right at the edge of
  the teeth.

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• At times, you might see that the gum line is
  receded.

This is unhealthy for numerous reasons, one being
that it will allow more bacteria to settle under
the gums while the enamel is eroded.
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• Even though it's a frightening thing to see in
  your mouth, it's a common issue, and there are
  things that you can do to improve the situation.

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• If the condition is bad enough, then it can cause
  the roots of the teeth to be exposed. However,
  this is usually in the most severe cases.

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• The first thing that you need to understand is
  why the gums recede. While brushing and flossing
  are good for the teeth, gums and the rest of the
  mouth, if you brush too hard

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• or with a brush that has hard bristles, then you
  might be doing more damage than you think. Hard
  brushing can cause the gums to wear away, which
  causes them to recede.

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• Look at the toothbrush that you're using, making
  sure that it has soft bristles. Use a toothpaste
  that is for sensitive teeth to prevent
  irritation.

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• Sometimes, your genetics have a hand in receding
  gum lines.

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• If even one of your parents had issues with a
  receding gum line, then your chances are
  increased, which means that you need to take
  extra care of the teeth and gums.

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• When the teeth aren't positioned as they should
  be, such as one that overlaps or one that sits
  higher than the other teeth, then it can cause
  the gum line around that tooth and neighboring
  teeth to recede.

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• Grinding your teeth is another cause of a
  receding gum line.

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• This is often easy to stop as there are trays and
  other products that you can get either over the
  counter or from your dentist that can be worn at
  night so that you don't grind your teeth.

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• Poor oral health is one of the leading causes of
  receding gums. When you don't take the time to
  brush or floss, you're simply killing the teeth
  and the gums.

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• There's only so much damage that the mouth can
  take before it starts to die.

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However, if you get to the dentist and make
significant changes as soon as you can, then
there is a chance that you can save your gums and
your teeth without having any teeth pulled or
grafts done to replace tissue that has been lost.
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A gum specialist will likely be called by your
dentist so that you can get the help that is
needed for the problem area.
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A procedure called scaling and root planing is
often done by the specialist.
This is usually what's done if the recession is
caused by poor hygiene or an infection that has
settled in the gums.
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The procedure will clean the gums and the roots
of the teeth.
Surgical treatment is also an option.
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The gum graft involves taking tissue from another
area of the mouth, or another area of the body,
placing it where the gums have receded to give
them a healthy start.
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If you are seeking professional dental advice,
it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment. Visit
http//www.mychandlerdentists.com/
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