What is the cause of gum atrophy

Gum atrophy is a very common condition and there are reasons for it. For example, if you don’t brush your teeth regularly, and if you don’t pay attention to cleaning up some residues in the teeth for a long time, it will gradually lead to gum atrophy, gum ulcers, and even inflammation. So you must insist on brushing your teeth regularly and eat more foods that can adjust and clean your teeth to ensure that your teeth are clean and tidy.

Disease prevention

Gum recession is irreversible and the focus should be on prevention. Should do

1. Regular oral health care. Keeping your teeth clean is the most effective way to delay gum recession, and regular teeth cleaning is particularly important. The "Guidelines for Oral Health of Chinese Residents" issued by the General Office of the Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China in September 2009 advocates cleaning teeth once a year as an effective measure to prevent gingivitis. Patients who already have symptoms of periodontal disease should receive systematic periodontal treatment in a timely manner.

2. Master the correct method of brushing your teeth. It is recommended to use a toothbrush with soft bristles and a blunt tip. Fluoride toothpaste is preferred, and the abrasive contained in it should be of appropriate coarseness and fineness. At the same time, you must learn the correct brushing posture. Most people can use the vertical brushing method or the short horizontal vibration method. Use an interdental brush and dental floss to clean the spaces between teeth that are difficult to clean with a toothbrush. Avoid using toothpicks, because long-term use of toothpicks to pick your teeth can easily stimulate the atrophy of the gingival papillae between teeth.

Vertical brushing method: Place the tip of the toothbrush bristles at the junction of the gums and the crowns, apply slight pressure along the direction of the teeth, brush downward when brushing the upper teeth, and brush upward when brushing the lower teeth. Brush the inner and outer surfaces of the teeth and the occlusal surface. Brush the same area repeatedly. This method can effectively remove plaque and soft scale, and can stimulate the gums to keep the gums in normal shape.

Short horizontal vibration method: It means that the bristles are at a 45-degree angle to the teeth, so that part of the bristles enters the gap between the gums and the tooth surface, and the other part extends into the gap between the teeth, making short-distance vibrations back and forth. When brushing the occlusal surface, the bristles should be placed flat on the tooth surface and vibrated back and forth over a short distance. You can brush 2 to 3 teeth in each area. Brush both the inside and outside of your teeth. Although this method is also horizontal brushing, it is a short-distance horizontal brushing, basically making horizontal vibrations in the original position. Compared with large-scale horizontal brushing, it will not damage the neck of the teeth and is not easy to damage the gums.

In short, be gentle and don't use too much force, but repeat the same action 8 to 10 times. Every surface of the teeth should be brushed, especially the molars at the back, and the toothbrush should be inserted into them for brushing. If the previous methods are combined, the effect will be better. Every time after brushing your teeth, if you are not sure, you can look in the mirror to see if it is clean. Only by taking it seriously can you guarantee the effect.

3. Go to a regular dental hospital or dental department of a regular hospital for treatment. Do not seek cheapness and convenience by getting your teeth fixed in small clinics with low technical standards and irregular operations. This is also the main cause of poor restorations and fillings that lead to gum recession.

4. If you feel that some of your teeth are moving abnormally, you should go to the hospital for examination in time for symptomatic treatment. Early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment can avoid worsening of gum recession.