2007-02-23 01:31:39 · 5 answers · asked by dreamingjoan1 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Hi, I have the very same problem :( Anyway, my dentist also told me that my teeth are otherwise healthy and there is no gum disease but that it may be caused by brushing my teeth too hard or incorrectly or too often. Anyway, it's also hereditary. Chances are that if one of your parents has this, you may too.
Since my gums started to recede last year (I'm only 27), I floss every day, use sensodyne toothpaste, Colgate Time Control, and Sensodyne mouthwash. Dabbing a little bit of toothpaste at the exposed area of your teeth also helps to combat cavities which can easily occur once the gums have receded. Anyway, the sad part is the gum recession is irreversable unless you have your gums grafted and that once it starts it's hard to stop it from continuing. My dentist says that a big culprit is fizzy drinks (even the diet ones) and that I should really only drink milk and water. This has helped but I have to say that i miss the odd Cola once in a while...
Good luck with your teeth and hope this has helped you a little, or that this will at leats help to slow the recession down.
2007-02-23 01:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i asked my hygenist this very question the other day and she said its because i use a wrong brushing action with my toothbrush. she told me to relax my wrist whilst cleaning my teeth so you're not pressing too hard and i have noticed that my gums have not been at all sore since doing this. good luck!! And i would not recommend rinsing your mouth with hydrogen peroxide seeing that if you accidentally swallow some it can be dangerous and cause burns to your throat! ignore person below, it doesn't mean you have gum disease but would be best to get checked out by a dentist for peace of mind.
2007-02-23 01:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this - rinse your mouth out with hydrogen peroxide and water for about 2 minutes. That might help. Also, add some vitamin C to your diet. You should still see a dentist because it sounds like you have gum disease.
2007-02-23 01:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mr.Longrove 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just part of the aging process.
2007-02-23 01:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mac 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an age thing, nothing you can do about it, it comes to us all. sorry dear.
2007-02-23 01:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by nosy old lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋