6 Ways To Prevent Gum Recession

If you’ve noticed that your gums have begun to pull away from your teeth, or are showing a bit too much of each tooth, then there’s a good chance you’re dealing with something called gum recession or receding gums. This can often result in pain, discomfort or sensitivity depending on how severe the gum recession is, and can also look a little unsightly depending on how far advanced the receding gums have become.

On top of these comfort and aesthetic issues, gum recession can also cause some rather nasty issues inside of the mouth that can include bone and tooth losses if left untreated or unchecked by a dental professional. Those points in mind, you can do a few things and make a couple of changes to your daily routine to reduce the chances of seeing receding gums, and so we have some tips below for you to make these changes a little easier.

Take a look below at our six simple ways to prevent gum recession.

1. Don’t Be Too Rough

One of the first things to keep in mind when it comes to preventing gum recession is to be a little more gentle when brushing your teeth in the evening and morning.

As you would agree, your gums are rather fragile and over-brushing your gums, or brushing a little too hard can be detrimental to their health. You may find that routinely brushing your gums too hard for too long each evening worsens your gum recession, and so our first tip is to be a little more gentle.

Added to this, switching to a softer bristle toothbrush is another key point to keep in mind. The softer your toothbrush, the less chance there is of negatively impacting your gums.

2. Keep On Top Of Oral Hygiene

Another key tip we have for you is to make sure that you’re taking your oral hygiene as seriously as possible.

There aren’t too many good things that can come from neglecting your teeth and gums in the evening and in the morning, and so making sure you have a solid routine oral health schedule that keeps your mouth clean and free of bacteria and plaque is a good place to start.

On top of this, it is always a good idea to make sure you are flossing and removing bacteria from under the gums and down the sides of your teeth, which can be a major contributor to gum recession.

3. Consider Help For Bruxism

A third point to keep in mind is that of bruxism or the grinding of the teeth. As you can probably guess, teeth grinding does a little more than simply keeping our partners awake at night. The act of grinding also reduces your chances of seeing gums staying strong and healthy.

Studies and research have outlined that gum recession and teeth grinding go hand in hand, and as a result can be adding more force down on to the teeth and gums and worsen your gum recession.

To combat this, you can reach out to dental professionals such as North Shore Periodontics for a consultation on teeth grinding, during a check-up, and you may be able to invest in a mouth guard to reduce your grinding problem.

4. Avoid Invasive Changes To The Mouth

A common procedure, though one that is rather overlooked when it comes to gum recession is the placement or the addition of piercings in the lips and inside of the mouth.

It isn’t a surprise that these piercings can rub and increase your chances of seeing gum recession in the long and short terms, and so it is best to look beyond a piercing or any type of dermal to be added into your mouth, tongue or lips.

6. Always Have Your Check-Ups

To end our list, it is always a good idea to keep on top of your dental checkups, especially when gum recession is concerned.

It can be hard to tell on your own whether your gums are receding or if you are dealing with any issues surrounding the gums, without a professional eye, and so your annual or bi-annual dental check-ups are always a great idea.

In some cases, you may not even realise that your gums are beginning to recede, and so getting this professional and well-trained eye to take a look may give you the information and direction you need to prevent gum recession.

The Takeaway

With all of those points above out of the way, it is clear to see that with a good oral hygiene routine and a focus on seeing your dentist on a routine basis, you will be able to get a handle on gum recession and could potentially reduce its chances of appearing entirely.

Always be mindful of your lifestyle and how this can affect your gums, and you’re on the right track to reducing gum recession.

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