Are your teeth looking longer or feeling sensitive? It may be gum recession. Learn the causes and treatments, including gum grafting, and how to stop it.
If your teeth are starting to look longer, or you feel sensitivity near the gumline, your gums may be receding. Gum recession happens slowly, so many people don't notice it until it becomes significant.
What Causes Receding Gums?
- Brushing too hard or using a hard-bristled toothbrush
- Gum disease, which destroys the gum and bone
- Tartar build-up along the gumline
- Teeth grinding and clenching
- A tight frenum pulling on the gum
- Crooked teeth or teeth pushed outward
- Smoking and tobacco
- Thin gums, which some people naturally have
Signs of Gum Recession
- Teeth looking longer than before
- Sensitivity to cold, especially near the gums
- A notch you can feel near the gumline
- Gaps appearing between teeth near the gums
Can Receding Gums Grow Back?
Gum tissue does not grow back on its own. However, recession can be stopped from getting worse, and in many cases the lost gum can be restored with treatment.
Treatment Options
- Correcting brushing technique and switching to a soft brush
- Deep cleaning to treat gum disease
- Desensitising treatment or tooth-coloured fillings to cover exposed roots
- Gum grafting, which places new gum tissue over the exposed root
- Frenectomy if a tight frenum is pulling the gum
- A night guard for teeth grinding
- Orthodontic treatment for teeth that are out of position
How to Stop Gum Recession
- Brush gently with a soft toothbrush, using small circular strokes
- Clean between your teeth daily
- Get professional cleaning every six months
- Quit smoking and tobacco
- See a periodontist early if you notice changes
Related treatment: read more about Gum Grafting in Mohali at Urja Dental Clinic.
Book a Visit at Urja Dental Clinic, Mohali
If you have any of these concerns, book a consultation at Urja Dental Clinic, S.S.S. (Bay Shop) 74, Sector 60, Phase 3B2, Mohali. We are easy to reach from Phase 3B1, Phase 5, Phase 7, Kharar and Chandigarh. Call +91 86999 69619 or +91 78890 93147, or book online.
