Complete Guide for Receding Gums
When you think of going to the dentist, oftentimes you may think about the dentist telling you to floss. For many, that's an on-running joke because of how often we hear the dentist say things like that. But the truth of the matter is, flossing is just as important as brushing your teeth along with taking care of your teeth in general. Because if you don't, there can be some negative outcomes such as receding gums. There's a big misconception that we only have to take care of our teeth but, as a result of not taking care of our teeth, our gums can suffer as well. Today we're going to tell you all you need to know about receding gums.
Symptoms
Unlike a toothache that can deceive you until it's too late in terms of cavities, receding gums actually have some telltale signs to help alert you that you're suffering from this. Some are more obvious than others.
Swollen gums
The top sign that you might have receding gums is noticing that your gums might be swollen. Swollen gums are never normal occurrences. They're usually a sign that something is wrong. This can also be one of the first telltale signs that you have received them.
Sensitive gums
Just like sensitive teeth, you also never want to have sensitive gums. This can lead to your gums receding. So instead of ignoring the fact that your gums might be a little bit sensitive, it might be time to actually go to the dentist and see what's going on.
Constant bad breath
Everyone gets bad breath from time to time, this is another reason why we have so many products out there that make our breaths smell better. But constant bad breath that keeps reoccurring could point to a bigger issue. And that bigger issue could be receding gums. So those ignore it when your breath might be stinky.
Causes
Of course, there are causes of receding gums that can help you to better take care of your teeth and prevent this from happening.
Poor dental hygiene
Poor dental hygiene is the number one cause of receding gums. If you don't take care of your oral health and your teeth, then your gums are going to suffer. You always want to see your dentist at least twice a year, but if you're going more than that, it might be time to start taking care of your mouth.
Dental plaque buildup
There are things that you can do to reduce dental plaque, but overall, it's a common occurrence that plaque does build up over time. Flossing and brushing always helps to reduce plaque buildup. The less the better.
Other reasons
There could be a whole host of reasons why you're starting to get receding gums. And if you're unsure of why it's happening but you know that it is, it might be time to go see a dentist.
Get a diagnosis
If you're suffering from receding gums or have another oral issue, contact Dr. Latinelli today at 212-752-7188. Or stop on in at 121 East 60th St., 10th Floor New York, NY 10022.