teeth question?

Question

i went to the dentist today and they said i was brushing to hard and that my gums were receding that is why i had sensitivity. if i stop brushing hard will my gums go back to normal?

Answer 1

Possibly but not guaranteed. You may need to go to a periodontist.

Answer 2

No. I have lots of receding gums--it runs in the family. Nothing I have ever done has worked to bring the gum tissue back to normal, except when I had surgery on one tooth, the surgeon pulled the gum tissue up and sewed it there. You can have a gum graft anytime, and that might solve the problem.

My mom brushed too hard too, but her problem was soft enamel. She was brushing the enamel right off her teeth.

Then there's me. I drink Dr. Pepper quite a bit, but I also take meds that give me dry mouth, so when everyone else's mouths are constantly being washed/sugars diluted, mine is dry as a bone, and my sugars aren't diluted at all.

Take care.

TX Mom
not an expert dr, but an expert patient!

Answer 3

No, once your gums recede they will not revert back. However there are products your dentist can prescribe or dispense to ease the sensitivity, such as a toothpaste with extra fluoride, or a different type of paste with calcium phosphate. Also always be sure to use a soft toothbrush.

Answer 4

I had the same problem. No, the gums won't go back to normal, unfortunately. The best thing to do at this point is to switch to a soft-bristle toothbrush and brush as gently as you can (I'm sure they told you this already). For sensitivity, you could try a toothpaste like Sensodyne.

Answer 5

No, once the gums recede it will never grow back. you may have sensitivity if there is exposed tooth roots. Brushing properly and good oral hygiene will definitely stop recession.

Answer 6

Yes or use a soft head toothbrush