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Receding Gums Questions

Asked for male, 24 years old from Chennai
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BDS, MBA (Healthcare)

Dentist•Tirupati
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Helloo. Bacteria can live in mouth in the form of plaque, causing cavities and gingivitis, which can lead to gum disease. To maintain optimal oral health, tooth brushing at least twice a day, preferably after each meal and before going to bed. Regular brushing and flossing can prevent unpleasant conditions, such as plaque and bad odor. However, over-brushing or flossing may result in gum recession and bleeding, which can lead to infections. Visit your nearby dentist so that scaling and proper or...more
Asked for male, 25 years old from Hyderabad
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Dentist•Pune
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Hello,
Receding gums could be because of deposits on your teeth or food lodged in your teeth. Visit a dentist get your scaling and polishing done. Brush twice daily, maintain proper brushing technique, floss regularly and rinse after every meal. Visit your dentist every 6 months.
Asked for male, 26 years old from Shimla
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Psychologist•Palakkad
Dear user. There are many treatments available to recover your gum and repair it. You should stop using non smoke tobacco. Take care.
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Dentist•Trivandrum
Unless I see I cannot correctly say the treatment for your problem. From your query I understand that your problem needs a gum specialist attention
which I can give you if you come here. If you can sent an opg of your jaws I can say what it is. Also you may need him surgery to correct
this problem.
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Dentist•Lucknow
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Consult a periodontist you may require gum surgery than massage your gums brush twice daily especially at night.
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Dentist•Bangalore
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Dear,
from what little information I could gather from your letter it looks like the recession of your gums and sensitivity are both related to your aggressive brushing habit. Excessive force applied during brushing causes abnormal wear of the insulating layer of teeth called enamel, as a result the underlying sensitive layer called dentin gets exposed. Recession of gums due to wrong brushing causes a tissue on root surface of teeth called cementum to be exposed & this is another common caus...more
Asked for Male, 27 years old from Jaipur
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Dentist•Vadodara
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receding gums are sign of gum infection due to accumulation of plaque on teeth. go for scaling and polishing of teeth. use mouthwash twice daily after brushing. maintain proper oral hygiene.
Asked for male, 42 years old from Bangalore
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