I have had my braces for about a year now. Of course, when I first got them there was the usual pain and whatever. But just recently I have seen a recession in the gumline on some of my teeth. I am only 16 years old and I don't want gum recession. There was always this tooth that was a bit lower than the others, but now it has gotten worse along with the tooth beside it. The dental hygeinest told me that they can't grow back. Why? I've seen this formula called Dr. Tung's Gum Rejuv on various places on the 'net and wondering could it be a possible cure. I'm growing and am still young in healthy shape. There has to be something that can rejuvenate them and at least help to grow back. By the way, I practice good oral hygiene such as brushing and flossing. I don't know if its the pressure of the braces or what but I need an answer. Never had this problem before the braces and elastics. People, just get me some answers of what could help or be wrong before I go back to the dentist.
2006-07-30 11:19:10 · 5 answers · asked by Shaddup shaddin' up! 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Are there any natural cures for this? As for flossing, I have been doing so reguraly off and on, but why would the gumline on certain teeth start to recede just now and not before I got my braces or right after I got them? I have heard of cases where the gum tissue is thin by heredics.
2006-07-30 11:43:42 · update #1
I also forgot to add that there is a gap being made between the bottom center tooth and th one next to it by the elastics. I have elastics that are supposed to be pulling my jaw back so I have 2 oppsing forces there. Could gum loss be result of bone loss as the teeth are moved? Is that normal for orthodontics?
2006-08-01 11:30:41 · update #2
First of all calm down.. you are not going to lose your teeth with braces on your orthodontist could be held liable..you might need to get a softer toothbrush maybe invest in a sonicare toothbrush.. I had braces and my teeth moved so fast mine did the same thing.. you might also want to consider going to the hygienist every 3 months just to keep an eye on them, you might need someone who has a license to help you stay ok with your gums. Gum recession is part of having braces, and yes the only way you can get the gum back to its normal position is gum replacement.. they take gum from other parts of your mouth i.e. roof or cheek and they put it on your receding gumline.. no big deal.. your mouth heals faster than you think.. Stop brushing so hard...
2006-08-07 08:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by darlinn25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had braces on my bottom teeth and I didn't really feel any pain when they were applied. The length of the process is determined by the extent of work you need done. I had four teeth that were mildly crooked and I had to wear braces for about a year and a half or less by a few months. The braces will move your teeth most likely within the first month. They will seem perfectly lined up in no time, but make no mistake that if they braces are removed at this point they will surely go back to their undesired state. The first couple months will be the most painful. I couldn't eat sandwiches for a while. Everytime you bite into a solid food, it will feel as if your teeth are moving and it is very painful. The pain won't last long, though. Everytime you have your braces tightened, however, you will feel some discomfort for a week.
2016-03-16 08:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Braces Gum Recession
2016-10-15 06:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ALWAYS been flossing or just recently been flossing? Your receding gumline is due to not flossing a couple of years ago or something.
It would start receding now since enough bacteria has made it recede. Don't know a cure sorry. I doubt it's heredity if it's happening now. Do your parents have thin gums?
2006-07-30 11:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by bebeeangeldust 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot make a diagnosis for sure but....
Receeding gums is a symptom of periodontitis and it is irreversible. In periodontitis, there is the loss of attachment tissue (tissues that attach the teeth to its functional position e.g. periodontal ligament, alveolar bone) and migration of cells away from its original position (due to the bacteria in the mouth)
The bacteria which has accumulated in plaque is what usually causes periodontitis although.there can be periodontitis as a result of systemic diseases (eg Diabetes, Down Syndrome).
Check with your dentist/dental hygienist if your oral hygiene techniques are right. Sometimes vigorous brushing at the gum area can damage your gums & also cause gingival(gum) recession.
Definitely check with your dentist/dental hygienist.
2006-08-03 01:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by adikaliya86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the dentist.
2006-08-06 19:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋