What medicine should I take for gum atrophy

If you do not pay attention to oral hygiene, it is easy to experience gum recession. Generally speaking, gum recession can only be controlled, and drug treatment can prevent the gums from shrinking again, but it cannot restore the gums. Today we would like to introduce to you the treatment and prevention methods that can be taken when encountering gum recession. We hope that it will be helpful to you and help you reduce the occurrence of gum recession.

Local factors

1. Plaque refers to the microorganisms adhering to the surface of teeth and cannot be removed by rinsing the mouth or washing with water. It is now recognized that plaque is the initiating factor of periodontal disease and the main pathogenic factor causing periodontal disease.

2. Tartar is mineralized plaque deposited on the tooth surface. Dental tartar can be divided into two types: supragingival tartar and subgingival tartar according to its deposition location and properties. Supragingival tartar is located on the tooth surface above the gingival margin and can be seen directly with the naked eye.

3. Traumatic occlusion: When biting, if the bite force is too large or the direction is abnormal, it exceeds the combined force that the periodontal tissue can withstand, causing damage to the periodontal tissue. This is called traumatic occlusion. Traumatic occlusion includes premature contact during occlusion, occlusal interference, and nocturnal bruxism.

4. Other factors including food impaction, poor restorations, mouth breathing, etc. also promote the inflammatory process of periodontal tissues.

Systemic factors

Local factors are the main cause of periodontal disease. Systemic factors are promoting factors in the development of periodontal disease. They can reduce or change the resistance of periodontal tissues to external stimuli, making them more susceptible to disease and promoting the development of gingivitis and periodontitis.

There are several main methods for preventing and treating gum recession:

1. Develop good oral hygiene habits. You should choose toothpaste and toothbrush that comply with the recommendations of the National Dental Prevention Organization. Brush your teeth 2-3 times a day, and once before going to bed at night is essential. When you don't have time or it is inconvenient to brush your teeth, you can rinse your mouth instead. In some special occasions, you can rinse your mouth with soup or tea to keep your mouth clean.

2. Prevent and treat inflammatory oral diseases. Periodontitis, dental tartar, oral ulcers, gingivitis, gum abscesses, food impaction and ill-fitting dentures are all causes of gingival recession. Therefore, you should go to the hospital for regular check-ups and treatments, and seek consultation on oral self-care knowledge. For gums that have already receded, surgical treatment can also be used.

3. Treat systemic diseases in the elderly that cause gingival atrophy. For example, endocrine disorders can lead to gum atrophy, anemia and vitamin C deficiency can cause bleeding gums, diabetics are prone to oral inflammation, and serious diseases such as leukemia can also cause gum atrophy. After the primary disease is cured, gum recession will also improve.

4. Strictly prevent environmental pollution. Poisoning by arsenic, lead, etc. can lead to periodontitis, gingival edema and gingival atrophy, so you should pay attention to the quality of your work and living environment and avoid contact with toxic substances.