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• | Aggressive tooth brushing. Brushing too hard can wear away at your gum tissue. |
• | Bruxism, or grinding and clenching your teeth. |
• | Misaligned teeth. |
• | Trauma to your gum tissue. |
• | Using tobacco products. |
• | You are wearing dentures that do not fit properly. |
• | Genetics. Some individuals are genetically predisposed to gum recession. |
• | Age. As you get older, your gums naturally begin to recede. |
• | Changing your brushing habits. If your gum recession is caused by aggressive brushing, altering your brushing habits can help. Make sure that you are using a soft bristled toothbrush and gentle motions when you brush. |
• | Scaling and root planing. This is a deep cleaning of your teeth that is designed to remove buildup from the surfaces of your teeth both above and below the gumline. By removing buildup, the irritation is eliminated from your gums, allowing the tissue to heal. |
• | Laser treatment. With a laser, we are able to remove infected tissue and stimulate the growth of new tissue. |
• | Gum grafting. If your gum recession is severe, a gum grafting surgery may be needed. During surgery, we take soft tissue from elsewhere in your mouth, typically the roof, and suture it over the affected teeth. As you heal, the tissues fuse together and help to form a healthy, natural gumline. |
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