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    California Dental Association

    1201 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 ®

    800.232.7645 | cda.org

    Receding Gums
    Gums that recede to expose the root surfaces of teeth is CDA member dentist can apply medications in the office,
    a common condition in adults over the age of 40. Many and/or recommend products for you to use at home that
    consider it to be just a sign of aging, and in some cases it is will help reduce sensitivity of these root surfaces and
    essentially that – often the result of wear and tear or years help protect the now vulnerable root surface from decay.
    of aggressive tooth brushing. However, sometimes receding Remember, with daily brushing and flossing and regular
    gums can be a sign of something more. visits to your CDA member dentist, adults can look forward
    to keeping their natural teeth throughout their life.
    In many cases, receding gums are caused by periodontal
    disease (gum disease). Three out of four adults have some
    form of it, and in most cases, it doesn’t cause any pain and
    goes unnoticed.

    Common in adults, gum disease starts when bacteria


    containing plaque builds up on the teeth and gums. When
    the plaque is not removed daily, it produces toxins that
    irritate and inflame the gums. Eventually the inflammatory
    process destroys the gum tissues, causing them to separate
    from the tooth and form spaces called pockets. The pockets
    hold more bacteria, which only compounds the problem.

    In the early stages, gum disease (gingivitis), marked by red


    or swollen gums that bleed easily, is reversible and can be
    detected and treated by your dentist or dental hygienist
    during regular check-ups. As the disease progresses
    (periodontitis), it can destroy the bone and soft tissues that
    support the teeth. In advanced stages of periodontitis, teeth
    can become loose, fall out or have to be removed by a
    dentist. In fact, periodontitis is the culprit in 70 percent of
    tooth loss in adults over 40.

    The good news is these gum conditions can be prevented


    by good daily oral hygiene habits. Receding gums are best
    prevented by brushing with a soft toothbrush, using mild-
    to-moderate pressure and small circular or very short back
    and forth motions. Avoid hard toothbrush bristles and long
    horizontal brush strokes with excessive pressure on your
    toothbrush.

    If your gums have receded, it is sometimes possible to


    graft tissue to cover a portion of the exposed root surface
    and to reinforce the fragile, receding gum tissue to protect
    from further recession. Also common to receded gums is
    sensitivity that results from the exposed root surface. Your

    Copyright © 2017 California Dental Association.

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