If you are experiencing receeding gums, you may believe that there is nothing you can do to correct and/or reverse the damage.  Fortunately, this is not the case.  The first thing you need to do if you suspect that your gums may be receeding (or if you believe you are suffering from any oral health issue) is to make an appointment with your dental health professional.   While it is likely that at least one receeding gum treatment will be successful in your case, you cannot begin treatment on your own.  It is important that you seek the diagnosis and treatment plan set forth by your dentist.

There are many reasons that treatment in an at home setting is often unsuccessful.  First, receeding gums are generally a symptom of another underlying dental health problem.  Most commonly, gums begin to recede as a result of gingivitis, which is an infection of the gums.  This disease is incredibly common, and there is absolutely no way to effectively treat receeding gums if the issue of infection has not already been addressed.  Secondly, gum tissue will not re-grow on dirty teeth.  In order to prime your teeth properly for gum re-growth, you are going to need a professional cleaning that focuses on the removal of plaque, especially at and below the gum line.  Finally, cavities at and below the gum line are a common occurrence when gums have begun to recede.  Such cavities need to be treated (i.e. filled) by your dentist before you can consider any further treatment to be successful.

When deciding upon the appropriate receeding gum treatment, your dentist will be integral.  Only your dentist can really determine the best course of action for resolving your receeding gum problem, and delaying your dentist’s involvement in the process of treating your receeding gums can only allow the problem to become worse. 

Of course, it can often take a while to get into a dentist’s office after making an appointment.  There are steps you can take to try to improve the health of your teeth and gums in the interim.  For example, if you are not already doing so, you really should incorporate an antibacterial mouthwash into your oral health routine.  Following the label directions, even for a couple of weeks, will generally improve the health of your mouth prior to your visit to the dentist.  Finally, never underestimate the power of daily brushing and flossing.   If you are currently neglecting to do so, it’s never too late to incorporate good dental health into your daily routine.

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