How a Dentist Can Treat Receding Gums

There are a number of ways to treat receding gums depending on the severity of the condition and its cause. When at all possible, non-invasive procedures are always the preferred method of treatment. If in fact the tissue loss can be stopped by mere changes in brushing habits, diet or by quitting the use of tobacco products, this will obviously be the easiest all round route to recovery. Those who are lucky enough to require a non-invasive approach should not only be thankful that they get to avoid the expense of dental treatments but also because they get to spare themselves the discomfort of invasive procedures.

In a majority of cases, the approach used to treat receding gums relies on either regrowing or regenerating bone and/or gum tissue. In these cases, the gums and teeth are severely compromised and tooth loss is considered imminent without further action. Exposure of the tooth's root is likely painful and affecting the patient's ability to eat and drink. Invasive procedures are the only choice if further infection is to be stopped. It is estimated that over 2/3 of adults with a severe case of receding gums will lose at least one permanent tooth without proper treatment.

All that may be required to treat receding gums on some sufferers and get them back in the pink is a transplant of tissue taken from somewhere in the mouth, typically the palate. That tissue is then placed over the exposed root. With time and dedication to a strict oral hygiene regimen, both the doctor and the patient can work together to get the problem of receding gums under control. With enough time, pain and sensitivity to hot and cold food items will be reduced and the patient will once again be all smiles.

One of the most extensive approaches offered to treat receding gums is flap reduction; a process where the gum tissue is folded back and infectious bacteria is then removed. In some cases, it is required that the bone underneath be smoothed down to prevent bacteria from hiding in irregular surfaces and reinfecting the tissue. Where there is a need for the regeneration of bone and gum tissue, the gum will be folded back, the infection removed and a protein compound for stimulating regrowth applied. You may have heard about this procedure being used on patients with gum disease too. The patient once again is required to comply with a strict regimen of oral care and routine dental visits to ensure the procedure's complete success. It's a shame that this can so easily all be avoided by using a dental product that really works. OraMD® does the trick and contains only natural ingredients.