I use a soniccare toothbrush twice day, and also floss and rinse with mouthwash regularly, but my gums are slowly receding. Is there anything that can be done?
2007-04-20 17:22:34 · 9 answers · asked by Harold H 1 in Health ➔ Dental
HAROLD,
I'VE USED MY SONICARE FOR YEARS. IT WILL NOT CAUSE GUM RECESSION. THE BRISTLES MUST BE ALLOWED TO DO THE WORK IN BRUSHING AS YOU GENTLY GLIDE THEM ALONG YOUR GUM LINE.
DON'T SCRUB WITH FORCE AND REMEMBER TO CHANGE THE BRUSH HEAD EVERY 4-6 MONTHS. ALSO REMEMBER TO BE CAUTIOUS WHEN FLOSSING SO THAT YOU DON'T APPLY TOO MUCH PRESSURE WITH THE FLOSS TO THE GUMS.
2007-04-20 17:32:21 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with Sonicare. My dentist said to brush slowly and softly. Let the toothbrush do the work. And since it's Sonicare, she said u barely have to move. Use tiny cirlces and genly up to the gumline. Let the toothbrush do the work! And floss gently. U're not suppose to be "sawing" ur gums with the floss. Other than that, she said u can do gum grafting. Where they take gum from the roof of ur mouth and sew it on the receding area. She also put a composite on the receding areas so that I am less sensitive to hot/cold. Go gently! I would also see the dentist just in case it's not gum disease. Good luck!
2007-04-20 18:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gum recession comes with AGE too.It could also be caused by brushing too hard/vigorously or gum problems-gingivits,periodontitis.What to do:Avoid brushing too hard,use soft bristle toothbrush.If the cementum(part of the tooth)is already exposed because of the gum recession,it can be sensitive,have it filled by a composite filling,so as to avoid it from getting deep.Do not brush horizontally,when brushing on the side,try the up and down,circular motion ,but never horizontal.If the recession is very big already,you could have a gingival graft.But go to your dentist first,have it checked,so you'd know why your gums recede and all you wanted to know.Hope this helps.
2007-04-21 05:06:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Every morning you brush your teeth in order to keep them healthy and cavity free. But did you know that you could actually be ruining your teeth and gums in the process? Two out of three people apply too much pressure when brushing their teeth. This overzealous brushing actually destroys gums by driving gum tissue away from teeth.
2016-05-20 01:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by jeniffer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your doing the right things. Have you talked about this with your dentist? I had the same problem and I had to have gum surgery. They cut healthy tissue from the roof of my mouth and put it on my gums which was unhealthy tissue. You may need this. You are numb and its sore for a few days but not too bad, the roof of your mouth feels like you burned it with hot food.
see your dentist and good luck
2007-04-20 17:27:36 · answer #5 · answered by Emily 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Brushing hard will make your gums recid. Brush in small circles with a soft toothbrush. Also, if you smoke that could be the problem too.
2007-04-20 17:28:57 · answer #6 · answered by Sofrito 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you are brushing to vigorously? That's one of the reasons gums recede. Because you are practicing good oral hygiene and that's all you can do.
2007-04-20 17:28:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My new dentist and his hygienist told me cleanings help. The plaque and tarter get under the gums and brushing can't reach it. So, brush often/well and make sure you have regular cleanings. They said, it can get so bad that you need cleanings every three months. Good luck!
2007-04-22 21:20:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope its genetic, same problem buddy
2007-04-20 17:26:55 · answer #9 · answered by foodstamp 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋