My gums have started to receed. Will they regenerate back to being healthy?

Answer 1

periodonist time-google it and make an appointment to save your teeth

Answer 2

Bummer

Here's what you do - either floss like crazy after every meal [a total drag] or use a toothpick carefully between every tooth and the next

Brush once a day with Listerine

Get that garbage out from between your teeth.

you can get something called "Stim-U-Dent" at the drugstore - it's made by Johnson & Johnson and ids tis a triangular toothpick that really does a good job cleaning between your teeth

i had this diagnosis 18 years ago and religiously following the regime I set out, it has not deteiorated in 18 years

Answer 3

u can halt the process,but no,they wont ever be as healthy as before the process started.everyones recede somewhat with age,and it gets accelerated if u are post-menopausal,due to loss of bone,which occurs in the jaw,as well as everywhere else.flossing twice a day(morning and before bed),brushing after every meal and snack,which means carrying a toothbrush with u,rinsing,keeping the mouth moist,all will help.also,an balanced and proper diet,and daily vitamin all help at least prevent it from progressing.u have my every sympathy.ive carried and used floss daily since college,and my teeth give me all sorts of expensive and painful trouble.doesnt seem fair,does it?my dentist says hormonal fluctuations,including monthly cycle,pregnancy,perimenopause and menopause,all predispose women to having more sensitive/inflamed gums.not fair !!!!!!also,use a soft bristle toothbrush only,and brush thoroughly,but not too much pressure,which erodes the gums.good luck !!!!

Answer 4

It depends on your age and the type of disease your gum is having. with advancing age your gums will recede not to regenerate .

Answer 5

I have the same problem. I asked my dentist the same question and he told me once they recede they seldom go back. I eventually had to have gum grafting on the gums on 3 teeth by a periodontist. She did a wonderful job. I suggest having your dentist refer you to a periodontist to see if any of yours are in need of this. My periodontist told me "all" people with receding gums also have receding bone beneath the gum. I know of one lady that waited too long and she lost 2 of her back teeth.

Answer 6

Some recession is with age, you didn't say how old you are, also aggressive brushing, or hard bristles can cause recession. Once it is gone you can't get it back, but you can maintain what you have. Always floss, brush and see your hygienist twice a year.

Answer 7

Most likely not. Do you clench or grind your teeth particularly when sleeping? Do you brush hard? Do you have gum disease? Genetics could also play a role. It is possible to graft tissue from the roof of your mouth to cover the exposed roots of your teeth.

Answer 8

They can become healthy again, but they will not regenerate.