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Gums pulled away and receding
My gums have been pulled away from teeth and now they are receding. Can it grow back and be like it was before.
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In my opinion the condition is in a mild and reversible stage.It has been caused probably due to inadeqaute hygiene maintenance leading to accumulation of plaque and calculus.
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You need to get a thorough scaling done. Also use a gum astringent(eg. Stolin) for gum massage for 5 min thrice a day.Also use a chlorhexidene mouthwash twice a day for rinsing.
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Use a soft bristles tooth brush and brush in vertical motion.
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Go for scaling and polishing
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This photograph shows in some area interdental papilla (interdental gingiva )becomes swollen and some interdental area space may occur(the cause of this interdental space is due to bone recession. One lost it not come back again naturaly.
The cause of this gingal bilging is calculus deposit around tooth gums area. This deposit gracturaly resorb the bone around teeth and swollen gums.
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fist you have to visit nearest dental clinic and take scaling treatment (cleaning). 2week mouth wash may use after cleaning.this gum swollen may resolved
you want to fill that interdental space surgical periodontal treatment is better.(bone grafting..)
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proper brushing may reduce most of the gum problems
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Yes according to the picture you've put, it is a possibility that your gums can fill up the space.
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1. After assessing if you have any sensitivity or not a cleaning can be done.
2. After giving your gums 2 weeks to heal on their own, they can be reassessed.
3. If they have not filled in sufficiently, laser/surgical procedures can be considered.
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Given in times of covid if you choose to wait for the procedure, adequate at home maintenance is a must.
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Yes definitely it can be corrected. Proper cleaning is required first. And then your gums can be filled naturally. It's a painless and short procedure.
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avoid vigorous brushing. Use soft brush.
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According picture you have gap between teeth. That inderdental gap can be filled naturally with gums .
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Yes your gums can be corrected.... Firstly you need a good scaling of your teeth.... And subsequently according to the condition of teeth small periodontal surgery can be performed to make your teeth look good
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Do not brush your teeth forcefully... it can cause gingival recession
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Dr. Sheeba Soni
Implantologist
3 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes it may grow back. You would require a thorough clean up.
And later, you can massage your gums in the upward direction.
Make sure you maintain good oral hygiene after cleaning .
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Visit a dentist
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Gently brush your teeth or use soft toothbrush.
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