Gum Recession - Hixson, TN
Doctor McBrayer Talks About Gum Recession
Gum recession occurs when your gum tissue erodes or pulls away from the tooth root. The effect is a visually shorter gum line and a lengthening of the tooth surface. Gum recession can make you look older than you are and it can expose more of your tooth to the bacteria that cause gum disease. If you are experiencing gum recession, treatment should be sought right away. Dr. Charles McBrayer and Dr. Jason Strever offers periodontal therapies to stop the cause of the recession as well as corrective gum grafting procedures to restore the appearance of your gums.
What Causes Gum Recession?
- Overly vigorous brushing can be behind your receding gums.
- Changes in hormone levels, as experienced in pregnancy, can be a catalyst for gum disease.
- Periodontal disease is a major cause of receding gums and usually manifests with additional symptoms such as bleeding, swollen gums and bad breath.
- Neglecting oral hygiene could be considered the most common factor, mainly because it is the most common contributor to periodontal disease. People who do not brush and floss regularly and properly will eventually face gingivitis or decay as a result.
- Crooked or crowded teeth can lead to receding gums by making it more difficult to clean your teeth properly, resulting in gum disease or decay.
Treatment for Gum Recession
Dr. McBrayer and Dr. Strever provide treatments for the underlying cause of your gum recession, such as antibiotic therapy, deep cleanings, pocket depth reduction, or laser gum surgery, before correcting the gum line itself. It is imperative to stop the recession before attempting to restore the gum line with gum grafts. Gum grafts take donor tissue from within your own mouth and transplant it to the treatment site, integrating as it heals. Grafts can be utilized on one single tooth or for multiple teeth.
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