Having receding gums can be a drag. This should not be something that you should ignore. If you notice that your teeth are starting to look longer than normal, or you see a ridge on your teeth at the gum line, you should try to get in to see our Beverly Hills dentist right away. We offer free consultations for our first-time patients. All you need to do to set up your consultation is to give us a call.
What Causes Receding Gums
There are several reasons why you may be suffering from receding gums. First, if there is bacterial build-up on your teeth, that can cause gum disease, which can affect your gumline. This is typically due to poor oral hygiene. Even brushing too hard can cause gum issues.
Problems with your gums can also be genetic. Did you know that up to 30% of people may have a genetic predisposition to having gum health problems?
Pregnancy wreaks havoc on oral health, among other things. Changes in hormones can have a profound effect on your gums. Gums can become inflamed and begin to recede.
Bad habits such as clenching and grinding your teeth or smoking tobacco can cause issues with your gum health. Fortunately, we can help you treat these issues to avoid any more receding of your gums.
What Treatments are for Receding Gums
There are two primary treatments for your gums when they start to recede. The first type of treatment, medication, will likely be used when the cause of the gums receding is due to infection. There are several medications that you may be prescribed to rid your gums of infection and to stop them from receding further.
You may be given some type of gel, mouthwash, tab, or enzyme treatment to treat your gums based on the type of infection you have and how severe it is.
The second treatment option would be surgery. You could have a deep cleaning of your gum tissue done to get rid of bacteria as well as tartar. The other surgical option would be gum grafting to help your teeth stay in place and give structure to your gums. It can even encourage your gums to grow back.
What Type of Dental Sedation is Offered?
The options that we have for dental sedation are varied depending on what the procedure calls for. If you are receiving a minor gum grafting treatment, you may not need a high level of sedation at all. If you are getting flap surgery for your receding gums where the gums are being lifted for cleaning, you may be too anxious for just a numbing shot.
We have several options varying from oral medication to sedate you, nitrous oxide, or local anesthesia. Local anesthesia is typically reserved for big procedures as there is more risk there than with the other sedation options.
If you would like to learn more about these treatment options, please give us a call right away for more information. We would be happy to help walk you through this treatment and your sedation options during your first free consultation with our dedicated Beverly Hills dentist, Dr. Farnoosh.
Call Our Beverly Hills Dentist Today
If you believe you are experiencing receding gums, we urge you to reach out to our Beverly Hills dentist right away. We have been helping the Los Angeles area with their dental concerns for many years. If you would like to meet with our skilled dentist, Dr. Farnoosh, please get in touch with us to set up your free consultation.
