How can I tell if I have receding gums?!
Question: How can I tell if I have receding gums.?
My front bottom teeth are kinda bothering me.. Still.. It's not really a sharp pain, more dull really.. But I've wondered if whether or not it's because my gum line is receding and that's causing it.? Health Question & Answer
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the pain is probably from sensitivity because the tooth doesn't have much gum around it, not directly from receding gums.. It is pretty obvious looking when a gum starts to recede.. There will be a drastic difference between the gum that has already receded and the teeth around it.. You should probably consult a gum doctor (ask your dentist for recommendations....the name of a gum doctor is a periodontist ) .. In the mean time, make sure your tooth paste doesn't have anything extra (like whitening ) in it to decrease the sensitivity in your teeth ..
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Is it pain, or sensitivity.? When your gums recede, your teeth usually start feeling sensitive to cold.. When you look at your teeth, can you see a slightly yellow line where your teeth and gums meet.? If so, that is a sign that you have recession.. This is caused a lot of the time by brushing too hard.. People brush hard thinking they'll get their teeth cleaner, but it's best to brush with a soft toothbrush angling your bristles down into the gumline in little circles.. If your teeth are sensitive, try using a toothpaste for sensitivity, like Sensodyne.. It helps build a protective barrier over the receded area and after a few days you'll be able to tell a difference..Health Question & Answer
If you look real closely at them you can see a line on your teeth where they used to be.. I don't know about the whole bleeding thing.. My dentist says I have the gums of a 40 year old (I'm 24) and mine don't bleed when I brush.. I don't know if pain is associated with it either.. My gums and teeth don't hurt at all..Health Question & Answer
they are looser close to your teeth and they bleed when you brushHealth Question & Answer