Treatment methods for receding gums

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Receding gums causes many effects for patients such as sensitivity when brushing teeth, not cleaning the roots of teeth or many other dental problems. So is it difficult to treat receding gums? Let's refer to the current treatment of receding gums through the following article.

1. What is receding gums?

Receding gums is a common oral disease, this is a condition where the gums are retracted towards the roots of the teeth and in the long run will cause many negative effects on the teeth if not treated promptly.
Receding gums can occur in both teeth, however, the upper jaw is more noticeable than the lower jaw and this condition is more common in canines, incisors, and molars less often.
As mentioned above, receding gums, if not treated soon, will cause complications as follows:
Severely affect aesthetics, teeth are longer and may open gaps Food, plaque will be easy easily clinging or pulling between teeth, making oral hygiene more difficult. The exposed root of the tooth that is not protected in the long run will be more sensitive and vulnerable in the long run. Patients may experience conditions such as: Bleeding gums, tooth sensitivity, alveolar bone loss, pulpitis...

2. Causes of receding gums

There are many different causes of gum recession, including: tartar, plaque, improper oral hygiene, periodontitis, improper oral care habits way, due to hormonal changes in the body or the wrong way of cosmetic teeth...

3. Current treatments for receding gums

Currently, the treatment of receding gums depends on the severity of the patient's condition.
3.1 Mild cases The treatment for receding gums is very simple, the patient just needs to brush their teeth properly, take tartar, use fluoride gel or seal with dental fillings...
3.2 Severe cases How to treat The most effective gingival recession is surgery. Gum recession surgery is divided into 3 groups:
The group using local flaps with feeders includes methods such as: lateral sliding flap, oblique rotation flap, double gingival papillae flap, flap sliding towards the tooth neck, semicircular flap Groups using autologous grafts taken from other sites in the mouth include: Autologous gingival grafting methods, subepithelial connective tissue grafting Methods using artificial membranes combined with flaps at These include: Methods using a non-cellular synchronous epithelium membrane, guided tissue regeneration. Each treatment for receding gums has its own advantages and disadvantages, the dentist will base on the actual condition of the patient to advise you on the most appropriate and effective method.

4. Effective home treatment tips for receding gums

Not everyone with receding gums requires surgery, in some mild cases, the dentist will prescribe some topical medications to treat. Along with using the right medication as prescribed by the doctor, the patient can perform some effective home remedies for receding gums with readily available and easy-to-find ingredients.
Here are some tips to help patients significantly improve the condition of receding gums:
Honey: Honey has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, so it is very effective in treating receding gums. The way to do it is also very simple, after cleaning the teeth, the patient should use a cotton swab soaked in honey to dip the receding gums and wait for about 5 minutes and then gargle. Be persistent and do it once a day for best results. Green tea: In green tea, there are catechins, a substance that is effective in treating receding gums. Patients only need to boil green tea and gargle daily, the condition of receding gums will be effectively improved. Sesame oil: Sesame oil contains anti-inflammatory substances, so it is often used in oral care, including receding gums. You only need to use 3 tablespoons of warmed sesame oil, of which 2 are mixed with toothpaste and 1 teaspoon is used to suck and rinse after brushing your teeth. Initially when using sesame oil, you may not be used to it, but later on, try to maintain it every 2 days to effectively treat receding gums. Lemon and olive oil: If lemon has good antiseptic properties, olive oil has effective anti-inflammatory components. You mix lemon juice with olive oil in a ratio of 2:1 and then put it in a glass bottle for 1 month. After 1 month, you take it out and massage around the receding gums. Although this method is quite effective, you should not abuse it, only use it about 3 times a week. Garlic: Garlic has substances that help fight inflammation effectively, patients just need to crush garlic and apply water to the receding gums and remember to rinse your mouth after doing it. Aloe vera: You can do it by taking the gel and applying it directly to the receding gums or mixing it with toothpaste to use. Treatment of receding gums is not too complicated, but in order to provide the best chewing function and long-term aesthetics while ensuring health, it is still necessary to visit a doctor with full experience and expertise. periodontology examines and prescribes treatment methods.
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