Gum Recession and Tooth Wear

The recession of gums and wearing away of teeth occurs commonly in adults.

 Our main aims are:

             1. To identify the cause of the problem.

2. To give preventive advice so that the problem does not get worse.

3. To provide appropriate restorative treatment where necessary.

Causes of gum recession/tooth wear:

1. Use of a hard toothbrush.

2. Inappropriate brushing technique.

3. Frequent use of abrasive toothpaste.

4. Diet related and other more complex reasons.

Problems with gum recession/tooth wear:

1. Sensitivity of teeth.

2. Possible decay of the affected areas.

3. Unsightly, discoloured and worn appearance of the tooth.

4. Plaque and food collection.

Restoring worn or "abrasion" cavities:

Modern tooth coloured materials and latest techniques will allow us to restore the amount of tooth lost, thus preventing further damage. In most cases no injection or drilling is necessary  . Emdogain with periodontal therapy is also a very effective treatment modality to restore gum recession.

Preventive advice

1. Use of medium/soft brush.

2. Modifying your brushing technique.

3. Placing toothbrush under hot water (to soften bristles.