How to prevent receding gums
Content-Team SWICA
What is plaque build-up?
Your mouth is home to countless bacteria. This is no bad thing in itself, as most of them are useful and help to maintain a healthy mouth flora. However, there are also harmful bacteria that can attack your tooth enamel. They accumulate, along with food debris, in the layer of saliva on your teeth. These bacteria convert the sugar in food into lactic acid, which can cause tooth decay. They also produce toxins that can lead to gum inflammation. The long-term effect of this inflammation is that your gums pull away from the necks of your teeth and recede.
How do you remove plaque?
Consequences of receding gums
If your gums have receded, parts of the sensitive necks of your teeth are exposed. Hot, cold or sharp food and drink may feel unpleasant or even cause you pain. The necks of your teeth are also more prone to decay. Left untreated, gum inflammation can lead to a condition called periodontitis in which both the gums and the underlying bone become inflamed. In serious cases, teeth can become loose or even fall out.If you notice that your gums may be receding, you need to do something about it right away, because unfortunately once they have receded, they cannot grow back.
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