At Calistoga Dental Group, we prioritize the health of our patient's gums and teeth equally. We understand how essential healthy gums are for keeping strong teeth and want to help prevent gum disease through regular dental care. In many cases, taking prevention is enough to control gum diseases. However, a quick dental visit is essential if your gums seem to retreat! Contact us at (707) 709-6058 for an appointment in our Calistoga, CA, dental office. Untreated gum recession can cause further complications, so call today and get back on track!
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What is Causing My Gums to Recede from My Teeth?

There can be several reasons for this, including your lifestyle. For example, brushing your teeth twice and flossing once a day can help. Sometimes, you may accidentally make your gums recede if you use a hard toothbrush or brush too aggressively. Our orthodontist recommends using an electronic or soft toothbrush whenever possible. No matter what you're using, do it gently when you brush near your gums.

Gum diseases are the primary cause of receding gums, and many patients book our dentists to treat them at Calistoga Dental Group. This condition can occur irrespective of age and should be treated immediately with a dental cleaning. Plaque gets stuck between the teeth and gums, eventually turning into tartar, which irritates and inflames the gums. If left untreated, your gums will swell, bleed and pull away from your teeth.

If your parents had receding gums, you might also have it. As a result of abnormal wear patterns on your teeth, your gums may begin to suffer and eventually recede if your teeth are crooked and your bite is out of alignment.

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Why My Gums Recede Only on One Side or Tooth?

Plague may become trapped in one area of the mouth and not the other, even if it doesn't discriminate. Moreover, crooked teeth can also result in receding gum. Inadequate brushing and flossing on one side may also contribute to receding gums.

Besides, it is most likely the result of a dental injury. Perhaps this particular area was cut or severely damaged. Whether the injury was caused by eating something sharp, having your nail scratched, or having an outside force cut you, gums can sometimes have difficulty healing and may recede as a result of that injury.

What Can You Do to Prevent a Gum Recession?

You can prevent gum recession by visiting our dental office twice yearly for teeth cleaning. We can reduce the factors causing plaque or tartar to build up. Moreover, you can use a soft toothbrush to monitor your aggressive brushing moves.
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How Does Our Dentist Treat Gums That are Receding?

If you have gum disease and are suffering from recession, we start with removing the infection. Typically, this involves a deep cleaning to eradicate plaque and tartar between the teeth and gums, healing and regenerating them. We can also use specific laser treatments to aid in tissue regrowth. In more extreme cases, a gum graft may be necessary to protect the teeth from further damage.

Stop Gum Receding with Dental Treatments from Calistoga Dentists

Calistoga Dental Group understands the risks of gum recession and treats them without exceeding your budget. Keep your teeth and gums healthy and problem-free with orthodontic procedures from our dentists in Calistoga, CA. Reach out to our team and discuss your gum issues by calling (707) 709-6058.