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FAQ: Receding Gums - Part B

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I am young and have slight gum recession on only one tooth, but it has eroded far enough to cause sensitivity. This has only happened on one tooth and my thoughts are to begin brushing with a toothpaste for sensitive teeth. I was wondering if there is anything that I should be doing? I believe that it occured from brushing to vigorously. What will happen to this tooth? Will the gum return back to it's normal position? ... Visitor from Winnipeg Canada (answer)
Past Surgery Didn't Work: My dentist wanted me to have gum surgery for receding gums that I have on some of my teeth before she would put braces on me. I had the surgery about 7 years ago and then got my braces. I have had my braces off for over 2 years now and my gums still haven't filled in at all. I was wondering if I should have the surgery again or what other options there were? I had the gum grafting surgery where the graft was taken from the roof of my mouth and laid down on my gums so that they would shift down and into the areas needed. Receding gums run in my family so is there any hope for me? ... Visitor from MO (answer)
Seizure Management Medications: Can medication cause receding gums? I take an anti-seizure drug Topomax and now my gums are receding. Also this medicine is a nerve blocker and the nerves have died in 3 of my teeth for no reason. Can this medicine be the cause? My dentist said they have never seen this before. My teeth are always clean and they say at the dentist when I have them cleaned that there is no plaque, tartar or gingivitis. ... Visitor from GA (answer)
Smokeless Tobacco Gum Damage - Fix Receding Gums: I had a question about receding gum lines. I use to use dip (smokeless tobacco) for a couple years but have stopped a number of months ago. My gum line near the front of my mouth has receded quite a bit from using it. Will it heal normally, can dental work fix it, or is the damage permanent? ... Visitor from OH (answer)
I am 21, and am experiencing gum recession on several teeth, on both sides of my mouth. Mostly on the top left, some of my teeth have reached the stage where the roots are showing and therefore are sensitive to hot and cold. My dentist says that my gums are just naturally receding and perhaps I am brushing too hard. It is common for gum recession to occur at such a young age??? ... Visitor from UK (answer)
Receding Gums: I have been wearing dentures for more than 40 years. I'm 75 now and my bottom gum line is receeding at a fast pace. Can this be rectified? ... Visitor from TX (answer)
Best Treatment? I have a number of receding gums around 7 or 8 of my teeth. My dentist wants to put on composites on the exposed tooth to prevent decay. My periodontist told me that the composites just lead to more regression down the road and that I should get gum grafts or do nothing. However, my dentist suggests that gum grafts can still recede and that I need the composites to prevent a root canal down the road. I'm confused to what treatment to do - what's best for my gums or what's best for my teeth? ... Visitor from MD (answer)
Pain - Inflammation: I had an implant and crown placed on #8 front tooth about 8 months ago. I have suffered pain, inflammation and significant gum recession, mouth odor since. The abutment has been narrowed 2X which has helped some. My dentist recommends a bridge which I find unacceptable. Can you please comment as to what may be occuring and recommend treatment? ... Visitor from NH (answer)
Teeth Shaving: My dental hygenist wants me to have two of my teeth shaved because I have 6mm pockets. She explained everything but now I'm wondering if I really need to have it done. And then they want to see me every four months, which of course my insurance won't cover. Are there other options? Can I just let it go? ... Visitor from PA (answer)
I noticed that the root of one of my front teeth seems exposed. When I talked to my mom she told me I had receding gums. I noticed that only my bottom gums are receding and sometimes bleed. Though I feel that this is because I brush my bottom teeth too hard, I'm still uneasy. What can I do to prevent my gums from further receding and is there any non-surgery treatment? Im a 19 year old college student who can't afford surgery. ... Visitor from CA (answer)

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