Receding gums can be unsettling. You notice that your teeth are seeming a little longer, maybe there’s a bit of sensitivity and before you know it, you’re asking yourself, “What is going on with my gums?
We know it can be a little confusing when it comes to oral health. Receding gums are just that — when the gum tissue around your teeth begins to wear away or pull back. This exposes more of your tooth, and sometimes the root.
There are several things that can cause it: It could be from brushing too hard, gum disease, genetics or even grinding your teeth at night. But the good news is this: Gum recession can be treated and prevented from getting worse. Read Here Is Bleeding Gums a Sign of Bad Dental Health? To better understand the steps you can take, Learn This Here Now
We work with our clients to get to the root causes of the problem here and work with them to create a plan that will truly fit into their day-to-day. Whether it’s changing how you brush, or treating a pervasive gum disease, we’re here to help you move from unsure to steady.
Receding gums are a symptom that your gum tissue is starting to come back from your teeth, revealing more and more of each tooth or the root itself, sometimes. This may lead to increased sensitivity, susceptibility to decay, or even loss of teeth when left untreated.
You need it now, but why are you having it? The truth, however, is that everyone can get receding gums. Here are 5 Reasons for How Good Gums Keep Good Health For some, it’s genetic. Others may be brushing too hard, or not cleaning well enough. Gum disease is a huge one, as well. Smoking, stress or hormonal changes are even claimed to be contributing factors.
Here at Sparkly Whites Portsmouth we take more than your gums into account – we take your lifestyle, routines, health into account. It’s the “why,” so we can help fix the “how.”
It’s easy to blame age for the cause of gum recession, and while aging can play a factor in the health of our gums, it’s not the true origin of the problem. In fact, many otherwise healthy people already have receding gums as young as their 20s and 30s.
The solution may be in the way you care for your teeth daily. Are you brushing too hard? Using the wrong toothbrush? Skipping dental check-ups? These kinds of small habits are what get multiplied.
At Sparkly Whites Portsmouth, we take the time to talk thru your habits, NOT to judge, but to educate you in simple habits that will take you forward in making sure your gums are taken care of for life.
And sometimes, the solution can be as easy and cost-efficient as switching to a softer toothbrush or altering the way you apply your bristles.
Yes — brushing too hard really can cause your gums to recede.
We know Most probably you’re trying to just keep your teeth clean (and we love that!). But pressing too hard, particularly with a firm-bristled brush, can wear away your enamel and push your gums back over time.
If your toothbrush bristles are flaring within a week or your gums feel sore after you brush, that may be an indication that you’re brushing too hard. The aim is to be gentle, and also thorough. Think brushing your teeth as you would washing a soft piece of fruit — not as if you were scrubbing a floor.
We can teach you how to teeth brush without causing damage to your gums, here at Sparkly Whites Portsmouth. It’s all about the technique, not the pressure.
Heck, Receding Gums doesn’t always do a lot of hollering. It actually frequently starts off quietly, with little signs that are easy to miss:
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Occasional bad breath
Since these signs are so subtle, many people don’t recognize that anything is wrong until the problem has become more severe.
And that is the reason routine check-ups are the key. At Sparkly Whites Portsmouth we can also catch gum problems at an early stage – before they are painful or expensive to treat. See Our FAQs For More Answers
If you are brushing and flossing daily, but are still seeing your gums recede, it can be very frustrating.
But here’s the thing — oral care is about more than just how often. It’s also about how you brush your teeth.
You might be:
Some of the time, the problem isn’t your effort — it’s just a small part of your routine that you need to tweak.
Caring for your gums doesn’t entail a complete lifestyle overhaul. In reality, it’s the small things that change everything:
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush
Get a good cleaning at the dentist and early checks up regularly
With Sparkly Whites Portsmouth, we create an easy routine which is simple to use and even easier to keep using. You don’t need to be perfect — just consistent. And we’ll always be here if you need a refresh or some friendly advice.
Yes, it’s possible for one area to be more affected by Receding Gums (especially if there’s extra pressure or irritation in that one specific area).
If, for instance, you brush one side with more enthusiasm, grind your teeth on one side or if a certain tooth is out of alignment, it may be why.
It’s even possible that one tooth has more plaque or tartar than others, so there might be some localised gum irritation.
At Sparkly Whites Portsmouth we are not about treating the symptom – Calling us or visiting us is a great start on the journey to a sparkle you. We’ll examine your bite, your brushing routine and your oral hygiene to find out why it’s occurring only in one area. We’ll help you fix it We’ll help you fix it, without fuss or judgement.