Receding Gums?

Can any dentists out there tell me if anything can be done for receding gums.I am really worried about my gums all my dentist said was"oh you are so young its a shame"i'm 31.I need some good advice.I smoked for 10years and they said its due to that.i don't smoke anymore.I've used that toothpaste on tv.and i also use a sensitive toothpaste.I really don't know what to do.please help?

Receding Gums?
Hiya,


I am in the same situation. My gums are starting to recede and my teeth are gapping. I have now been told it is genetic and there is nothing I can do to stop it. I brush my teeth and floss but my dentist has told me I have a maximum of 2 years before I loose them all..... and I'm only 32 aswell!! I totally sympathise with you and I asked the same sort of question on here. I was really surprised to find so many people in the same situation or have lost them younger than me. Now I accept that it's just one of those things and actually I will probably feel better about my appearance when i finally have decent teeth!. I know it's hard, but try not to worry too much. It's not the end of the world to have nice, white, pain free, natural looking teeth.


Take care xx
Reply:You need to see a dental hygienist, who will show you the proper way to brush and stop the gums from receding. It can be partially corrected if the pockets are not too deep. She may suggest that you buy a sonic type brush that is low impact. But make an appointment, you do not want your nerves to be exposed.
Reply:See a periodontist. If he feels it's necessary, they can do a gum graft and replace some of the gum that's receded. They take a graft from the roof of your mouth and graft it to the area that's receded.
Reply:I think you may have a health issue. I would consult a doctor as soon as possible simply to ascertain it is not somehting more problematic. Furthermore, the doctor may be more knowedgeable about how to alleviate it.
Reply:I to have receding gums due to medication


the only answer for me is to see the dentist every 3 months and have a scale and polish by the dentist manually with special cleaning instruments


( think its how they used to clean your teeth years ago)
Reply:I have this problem too and was told by my dentist to use toothbrushes with soft bristles, and not to brush too hard on the teeth and gums. I'm not sure whether special toothpastes will help. I've already had one filling done on the part of the tooth where the gum receded. The filling was of the same colour as my tooth so it was not so obvious unless you look close enough. That was the treatment I was given. You should consult your dentist about your condition as soon as you can.