Age of exposure
More than just a receding "hairline"
And the "gum line" in the mouth
recently
"Receding gum line" has become a hot topic on the Internet
It is known as the new troubles of contemporary middle-aged people
Some netizens said
With age
I found that my teeth had become longer
Actually, the teeth look longer
It may be that there is a "receding gum line"
Does "receding gum line" reveal age?
What are the symptoms of periodontal that I should be wary of?
Let's take a look!
Healthy gums are pink in color, flexible in texture, and have small orange-peel-like depressions on the surface.
These changes can occur once gum recession occurs:
Red and swollen gums, bleeding from brushing, teeth becoming longer and gaps wider, tooth roots starting to be exposed, hot and cold sweet and sour teeth, tooth sensitivity, loose teeth.
How do the gums recede little by little? There are generally four types of conditions.
This type is most common in clinical practice and is generally caused by periodontitis, in which periodontal tissues are destroyed and gradually shrink.
Toothbrushes that do not meet the standards, brushing methods that are incorrect, dental restorations that are not suitable, etc., cause mechanical friction or pressure on the gums, causing gum recession.
As people age, gingival recession and alveolar bone resorption occur in most or all of the teeth.
Generally, due to the lack of jaw teeth or lateral chewing, the teeth have no chewing function, the periodontal tissue lacks functional stimulation, and is in a long-term abandoned state, so the gum recession gradually appears.
Clinically, swollen and sore gums are one of the most common oral symptoms, not only because they are on fire, but also because they are a sign of inflammation of the teeth and surrounding tissues.
If gingivitis and periodontitis are not treated in time, the gums will slowly recede.
Inflammation of the tissues around the teeth, including the gums and the cementum that covers the tooth roots.
In the early stages, only brushing bleeding may occur, but once the disease worsens, swollen gums, loose teeth, purulent gums, and bad breath may occur.
If pulpitis progresses to an advanced stage, tissue necrosis or bacterial infection can lead to inflammation of periapical tissues, red and swollen gums, often accompanied by painful bite.
When wisdom teeth erupt, if the angle is skewed or the position with adjacent teeth is crowded, it is easy to absorb food debris between the teeth, which is difficult to clean, leading to bacterial growth and inflammation.
The swelling of the gums caused by inflammation cannot be completely healed, only part of the inflammation can be suppressed by the immune system, and after 3~6 days, it enters the chronic stage, and the swelling and ulceration appear to be significantly improved.
However, as long as the tooth nerve and periodontitis due to inflammation and necrosis exist for one day, the inflammation has a chance to return, and if you want to completely eliminate the hidden danger, you need to go to the dental department as soon as possible.
In general, it is advisable to see a doctor immediately if the gums are swollen and painful, even if the symptoms resolve on their own, and if there is significant pain, loose teeth, or recurrent swelling and pain, it is recommended to seek medical attention sooner.
Excessive brushing and scaling
It can hurt the gums
Gum recession due to improper tooth cleaning is also common in clinical practice. Doctors emphasize that improper brushing force or saw-sawing horizontal brushing can easily cause mechanical trauma, which can lead to gum recession.
Therefore, for most people, if you want to prevent "receding gum line", you should start with the right way to clean your mouth.
Avoid horizontal brushing and stick to the Pap brushing method, the main point is to place the toothbrush at the junction of the teeth and gums, with the tip of the toothbrush bristles facing the gum margin, at a 45-degree angle, slightly pressurized, vibrate horizontally in place several times, and then move the toothbrush to the adjacent teeth, covering 2-3 teeth each time.
Many people do not have a good grasp of the strength when using dental floss, and the movement is a bit violent, which can easily lead to soft tissue trauma. It is recommended that when flossing, try to look in the mirror and let the floss zig through the contact point between the adjacent teeth, and watch the floss enter the gingival sulcus.
Attach the dental floss to one side of the tooth surface, rub it along the tooth surface, and then pull it upwards so that the plaque and soft scale on the adjacent surface of the tooth can be brought out by the dental floss. When the dental floss enters about 0.5~1 mm below the gums, it cannot be deeper.
Nowadays, many people will use oral irrigators, also known as "water flossers". Some people feel that the stronger the water rush, the cleaner the wash, and often choose the maximum water pressure to rinse, but in fact, too much water can also cause soft tissue trauma. Your dentist will recommend choosing a softer setting, as if your gums are sore when rinsing, it means that the force is too high.
When flushing the surface of your teeth with a dental irrigator, a gentle setting is sufficient to flush away large amounts of food debris, and when flushing between adjacent teeth, you can turn up the frequency slightly but not in the direction of the gums to reduce irritation to the gums.
All in all, it is important to avoid soft tissue trauma during daily oral cleaning, and stop as soon as the gums become painful.