5 Reasons You May Have Problems with Gum Recession

Good gum health is essential to a beautiful smile. Your gums help hold your teeth in place to keep them in alignment. Gum recession causes gum tissue to pull back from your teeth, which can result in your teeth becoming loose. As gum recession can develop gradually, you may not notice it’s occurring until you feel tooth sensitivity due to exposed tooth roots. 

At ClearCare Periodontal & Implant Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, you’ll work with an experienced periodontal team to help with gum recession issues—an evaluation by Drs. Hoda Hosseini and Katie Chung can help determine the reasons for gum recession so you can get the appropriate treatment. 

5 Reasons Your Gums May be Receding 

Here are a few reasons you may be experiencing gum recession issues:   

1. Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is a serious bacterial infection that can destroy gum tissue and lead to loss of permanent teeth. Receding gums is one of the major symptoms of this condition. Other symptoms include gum swelling and tenderness, bleeding gums, painful chewing, and loose teeth. You can often reverse the symptoms of early gum disease by improving your oral hygiene. As the infection progresses, however, your symptoms will worsen, putting your teeth and oral health at risk. Prompt treatment with periodontal therapy can help save teeth and restore gum health.

2. Aggressive Brushing 

Aggressive brushing could be another reason why your gums are receding. Brushing too hard or using a hard bristle brush can wear down your tooth enamel and damage your gum tissues, causing gum recession. You can maintain good oral hygiene without harming your gums or teeth by using a soft bristle toothbrush and brushing less forcefully.

3. Dental Trauma or Injury 

Trauma to your mouth, gums, or teeth can cause your gums to shrink or recede. Mouth injuries commonly cause premature tooth loss, but they can also damage your gum tissues, resulting in gum recession. If a blow to your mouth knocks a tooth out of alignment, the excess pressure on your gums could cause them to recede. 

4. Poor Oral Hygiene

Poor oral hygiene can lead to plaque and tartar buildup on teeth, which is a major cause of gum disease. Periodontal pockets that develop around the gum line can pull the gums away from the teeth. Good oral care and routine dental cleanings minimize the risk of infection and decay to keep the gums strong, healthy, and well-connected to the teeth. 

5. Bruxism

Nighttime teeth grinding can put undue pressure on your gum tissues, causing them, over time, to recede. Bruxism can also wear down your teeth or cause them to loosen. Loose teeth create pockets around your gums where harmful bacteria can gather and breed, risking your gum health. Wearing a night guard for sleeping can help protect your gums and teeth.  

Gum Recession Treatment Near Me

To schedule a consultation for gum recession treatment, contact ClearCare Periodontal & Implant Centre in Winnipeg, MB, at (204) 421-9236.

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