PERIODONTITIS & GINGIVAL RETRACTION
Periodontitis, also known as gingival recession or gum disease, is a very severe gum infection that damages the soft tissue around the teeth and, if left untreated, causes melting of the bone that supports the teeth of the patients.
What are the treatment methods for gum recession?
With initial periodontal treatments, prevention of disease progression, elimination of sensitivity and treatment of gingival infection can be performed. However, periodontal surgery (gum surgeries) can be performed in advanced gingival recessions.
What are the treatment methods for gum recession?
With initial periodontal treatments, prevention of disease progression, elimination of sensitivity and treatment of gingival infection can be performed. However, periodontal surgery (gum surgeries) can be performed in advanced gingival recessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Periodontal problems are bacterial gum infections of the gum tissue and the bone holding the teeth. Gum disease is the main cause of gum recession.
- Wrong, hard and traumatic tooth brushing can cause gingival recession.
- Plaque and tartar formed as a result of inadequate oral care can cause gingival infections and gingival recession.
- Hormonal changes,
- Use of tobacco products,
- Crowded teeth or a misaligned set of teeth cause gingival recession as a result of excessive traumatic forces.
- Clenching and grinding (bruxism) is another reason for gum recession.
- The most effective method applied in gingival recession is to solve the problem that caused the recession, and gingival recession can be treated easily and very quickly with a regular effective brushing habit after tartar cleaning.
The teeth should be brushed with a medium hard or soft brush, without applying much pressure, from the gum to the tooth.
Apart from these options, electric brushes with soft brush feature can also be used.
Tooth sensitivity can have many causes. The most common problems we encounter are gum diseases and caries.
It is necessary to apply to a specialist dentist to solve the problem.
