I looked at similar questions on this forum and popular consensus seems to be your gums will NOT grow back. I've never flossed regularly before. Will flossing prevent further receding? It also appears that brushing too hard can make your gums recede. I've started flossing in the past week, but I'm not sre if that is just making my gums more irritated because they sure are sore. Suggestions?
2007-08-22 18:52:07 · 13 answers · asked by good advice 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Right your gums won't grow back, will probably have to have grafts if they keep receding, keep flossing and definitely use a soft brush.....Good Luck!!!
2007-08-22 19:08:34 · answer #1 · answered by Greeneyes 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the dentist is suggesting flossing to help your gums, it is probably because they are receding due to periodontal disease and NOT because you are brushing too hard. Periodontal disease causes your bone to deteriorate and because they are what support your gums, as that bone shrinks back, so do the gums. Flossing will help to clean out the bacteria that causes this and will keep your gums healthier. They are going to be irritated the first few days because they are out of shape and not tough enough yet. After a week or so they will start to get used to it and you wont feel much anymore. Try not to snap the floss between your teeth, see-saw it back and forth slowly to get it between the tight spots and that might help.
2007-08-22 21:12:58 · answer #2 · answered by amber h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, flossing will prevent your gums from receeding even more. There is a chance they can grow back, do not let people scare you. ANd yes you are right, brushing too hard can make your gums recede.
Keep flossing once a day and brushing two-three times a day (not too hard). Your gums will be sore at first because they are not used to you flossing them. It will take about a week for them to get used to it, and you should also notice your gums looking more healthy within a couple days. That does not mean you stop! You need to continue to take this kind of care to your teeth, gums, and whole mouth.
2007-08-22 19:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Gums Receding Grow Back
2016-11-08 02:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by weary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GUMS DO GROW BACK. However it is not an overnight process. It can take years and years. Your gums are irritated right now because you just started flossing regularly, you have to continue to do it, there is a right and wrong way to floss-- look into that. Brushing yes can receed gums, I reccomend you use a sonicare. Using a harsh brush improperly can receed gums like no other. Use a soft brush and gently brush in slow circular motion.
Flossing will not prevent further receeding if you are brushing or flossing the wrong way... infact it will only make it worse. I wish more dentists and RDH's were taking more time in educating their patients.
2007-08-23 05:14:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
THE FINAL REAL TRUTH BEHIND THIS IS THAT ONCE RECEDED, THE GUMS WILL NEVER, EVER GROW BACK.
WHY NOT?
THINK OF WHAT GIVES GUMS THEIR SHAPE AND LEVEL IN THE FIRST PLACE.
THE ANSWER IS ALVEOLAL BONE.
TOO MUCH PRESSURE OVER TIME BY USING A BRUSH THAT'S TOO FIRM OR BY PUTTING TOO MUCH PRESSURE WITH THE BRUSH, YOU WILL CAUSE THE BONE TO WITHDRAW FROM THE PRESSURE AND TAKE THE GUMS WITH IT.
SO WHAT CAN BE DONE?
FOR STARTERS, USE ONLY A SOFT TOOTHBRUSH TO GENTLY BRUSH. SPEAK WITH A PERIODONTIST TO SEE WHICH SURGICAL PROCEDURE CAN RESTORE THE GUM LEVEL.
FLOSSING HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RECESSION.
2007-08-22 20:02:10 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your gums could be receeding due to brushing too hard, or not using a soft bristled tooth brush. Remember to brush your teeth gently, but at least 2 minutes.
Also, smoking can cause your gums to receed.
2007-08-22 18:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell your dentist to write you a prescription for a bottle of Periadex mouth wash and use it twice per day. If you don't get your gingivitis under control you will be facing gum surgery at best.
2016-03-13 00:15:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Your links are broken. Try brushing your gums up over your teeth. Instead of brushing side to side or up and down only brush from your gumline to the edge of your tooth. My dentist told me to do this to help encourage my gums to grow over the edge of my crown. I figure it can't hurt you. Oh, yeah, brush more softly. It's better to brush softly for a longer time than push too hard.
2016-04-07 07:57:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flossing certainly helps. Ask your dentist to show you how to do it so your gum s wont get sore.
They do it after they clean your teeth
2007-08-22 18:58:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋