It is quite hard to reverse a receding gum line, but it’s very easy to stop the further damage and receding of the gums. Below are some helpful tips that will help you to repair receding gums. Read on, and you will be able to find the ways that will suit you the most.

- Don’t brush your teeth too hard, be gentle. Any dentist will tell you that overly aggressive brushing of your teeth with a hard-bristled brush leads to rapid degeneration of the gums. Use a soft toothbrush, and use it gently.
- Floss regularly and you will be amazed with the speed at which your gums will recover.
- If you don’t like flossing, look into using an irrigator (Waterpik), instead of flossing.
- Opt for a toothbrush with a bending handle, which will help you to prevent applying too much pressure onto the brush.
- Think about purchasing an electric toothbrush, which will help you to regulate the amount of pressure that you put onto your teeth.
- Don’t become an overly enthusiastic brusher. Many people want perfectly white, pretty, and clean teeth, and become overly enthusiastic with their brushing techniques, brushing away their gum lines.
- Stop brushing after every meal, and only brush before bed and in the morning. If you would like do something after every meal use a mouth rinse or a tooth irrigator instead of brushing.
- Stay away from whitening toothpastes, as they are much more abrasive to the teeth than the normal toothpastes.
- If you clench or grind your teeth, think about starting to wear a night/bite guard. The problem is that many people don’t even know that they grind/clench at night, but your dentist will be able to easily find that out by carefully examining your gums at your next check-up. You may also be clenching during the day (e.g., stress-related clenching), so try to pay attention and see if you do so. If you do, try to consciously stop it every time you notice that you are clenching.
- Ask your dentist for options that would help you to battle receding of the gums.

If you happen to have already developed a severe receding of the gums, the best option to repair receding gums may be periodontal surgery, such as a surgery using gum grafts to conceal the exposed roots of the teeth. Some people believe that these surgeries are very painful, but they actually are not that bad. The only real problem may be the cost of such a surgery, but you will definitely be rewarded with better emotional and physical health.

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