The effects of gum disease are not to be taken lightly. They can interfere with your overall well-being in addition to your oral health. Problems with unhealthy periodontal tissues can also impact your appearance in ways that are hard to hide. At our Encinitas/San Diego, CA periodontal practice, we can work with you to manage… Read more »
Category: Gum Recession
How Lasers Affect Gum Grafting Treatment
If your gums look as though they are receding, or if recession of these tissues is something that your dentist has warned you about, you can have an interest in treatment options. As you look into the benefits of undergoing a procedure to restore your gum line, you can find that some approaches sound more… Read more »
How Gum Line Recession Hurts Your Smile
If you do not respond to the early signs of gum disease, your infection can cause more trouble than you may expect. There are some serious consequences, including tooth loss and difficulty managing your general health, that you should know about. While gum line recession is less serious than these issues, it can have a… Read more »
Restoring A Receding Gum Line
While poor periodontal health is not always the reason someone’s gum line starts to recede, it is often responsible. Even if your tissues moved because of aggressive brushing, teeth grinding, or another factor, you should be aware that this problem makes you more likely to have issues with gum disease in the future. At our… Read more »
Gum Grafts Can Improve Smiles
When periodontal disease becomes an issue, it can cause health difficulties as well as cosmetic concerns. As you work to maintain your gum health, you can notice an unwelcome physical change in the form of a receding gum line. This problem leads to problems with smile asymmetry, and it can make certain teeth look awkwardly… Read more »
How Gum Disease Hurts Your Appearance
By taking care of your smile, you can prevent embarrassing and frustrating cosmetic issues that can be difficult to hide. When you think about the potential threats to your appearance, you should consider periodontal problems a source of concern. When your gums are in poor condition, they can show signs of poor health that make… Read more »
What Can I Do To Address Gum Line Recession?
There are several signs of poor gum health that you can identify. Some problems with gingivitis lead to temporary concerns that you can address by treating your infection. For example, you can address problems with gums that bleed easily by fighting gingivitis; treatment for this problem can also help if you have tissues that appear… Read more »
Can My Periodontist Restore My Receding Gum Line?
Several unwelcome developments can occur after you develop a problem with periodontal disease. One of those issues is gum line recession, a change in the position of your gums that can hurt your smile and lead to difficult issues with dental sensitivity. In addition to helping you control or prevent problems with periodontal disease, our… Read more »
Reasons To Look Into Treatment If Your Gum Line Has Receded
Why is your gum line beginning to recede? While this change is often traced back to issues with poor periodontal health, there are other factors that can cause this to occur. For some, it will be linked to difficulties with teeth grinding, while others may see this change because of overly aggressive brushing. Even if… Read more »
3 Reasons To Worry About A Receding Gum Line
When you check your bathroom mirror after brushing and flossing, you cannot help but notice that your gum line seems to be receding. Is this something that should concern you? What causes this problem to happen? Gum line recession can be traced to gingivitis, though it can also be caused by other issues, like aggressively… Read more »