What to do if denture gums shrink

Generally speaking, people with missing teeth need to install dentures in time. If they don’t install dentures, it is easy to cause dental diseases in nearby teeth, and it is also easy to cause food residues to remain in the missing teeth. Over time, it will cause people to suffer from dental diseases. However, some people are prone to gum atrophy after having dentures. What should we do?

What to do if denture gums recede?

If gum recession is caused by dentures, it is probably because the quality of the dentures is not very good. Bacterial impaction can easily cause gingivitis, which will cause gum recession. Other causes of gum recession include: age, health status, bad habits, incorrect brushing methods, etc. After examination by a dentist, the cause can be found out, and the rate of gum recession can be slowed down after treatment or guidance from the doctor. Because gum recession can cause defects in the tooth neck, or even cause dentin hypersensitivity and toothache. In severe cases, it can cause pulpitis and even fracture of the tooth crown. Therefore, patients should go to a dental hospital for medical examination and formal treatment.

1. Don't brush your teeth too hard. If you are sensitive to hot or cold food or drinks, you can change to a toothbrush with softer bristles. Periodontal disease causes gum atrophy, easy bleeding when brushing, exposed tooth roots, and increased tooth sensitivity. You should brush your teeth 2-3 times a day, and once before going to bed at night is essential, 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, so you should go to the hospital for regular check-ups and treatments, and seek advice on oral self-care knowledge; for gums that have already receded, surgical treatment can also be used.

3. Endocrine disorders can lead to gum atrophy; anemia and vitamin C deficiency can cause bleeding gums; diabetics are prone to oral inflammation; serious diseases such as leukemia can also cause gum atrophy. After the primary disease is cured, gum recession will also improve.

Note:

Develop good oral hygiene habits. Regular oral health care. If patients feel that some of their teeth are abnormally loose, they should go to the hospital for examination in time for symptomatic treatment. Don't go for cheapness or convenience. This is also the main reason for the problem of having teeth implanted in some small clinics with low technical level and irregular operation.