Learn How You Can Combat Receding Gums and Get Healthy for Good
Are you dealing with receding gums? Do you worry that you might eventually have to deal with loos teeth or even lost teeth? These are valid concerns and good reasons to consider taking steps to combat your receding gums. Keep reading to learn what you can do and then contact California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 if you need to make an appointment with your local dentist.
The Serious Issue with Receding Gums
The main issue is that when your gums recede, they are not just pulling back – they are actually deteriorating. You are actually losing gum tissue that is likely gone forever. The tissue is essentially eaten by bacteria and plaque. In most cases, by the time your gums start receding, you have developed serious gum disease, which comes with its own potential complications.
Brush and Floss Regularly
The first and most important thing you can do is to improve your at-home oral health care. This involves brushing at least twice daily, but when it comes to the gums, flossing is even more important. Flossing scrapes bacteria and stuck food particles off all sides of your teeth. If you skip it, that grim will stick to your teeth and will cause deterioration.
Get Enough Vitamins
If you do not get the right balance of vitamins and minerals on a regular basis, then your entire health could suffer – including your gums. In particular, Vitamin C is great for helping with dental issues. You can take a supplement, or you can simply increase your citrus fruit intake. Vitamin D can also help fight bacteria. It can be found in pill form too, or you can stand outside in the sun for ten minutes each day.
Talk to Your Dentist
Yes, you should also visit your dentist. We will start with a full cleaning. This involves scraping plaque and tartar from your teeth, which gets rid of bacteria. When it is kept clean, the gum tissue can generally bond back directly to your teeth. It might hurt while the procedure is happening, but it is over with quickly.
Once we have done a thorough cleaning, we will do a complete exam to determine the extent of the damage and how we can best treat that damage. To get started, reach out to your local California dentist today. You can call California Dental Group at (800) 407-0161 to make an appointment.
