What causes gum recession and what are the treatment options?

• Excessive or inadequate brushing

• Periodontal diseases

• Tooth malposition and orthodontic problems

• Thickness of the bone around the teeth

• Occlusal trauma (excessive biting forces)

• High lip frenulum (frenum)

• Certain systemic diseases such as diabetes

• Smoking

• Ill-fitting fillings

• Teeth clenching and grinding (bruxism)

• Certain medications

• Genetics

• Poor dietary habits

Gum recession negatively affects a person's quality of life. It causes tooth sensitivity, food getting trapped, a compromised aesthetic appearance, areas that cannot be cleaned properly, and bad breath.

Treatment of gum recession varies according to the extent of the recession. The first step of treatment is professional cleaning and improving oral hygiene. Oral hygiene education is provided. For more advanced cases and bone loss, interventional treatments and medication may be required. The necessary treatments are determined by the dentist according to the amount of gum recession.

For any questions you may have, you can consult our Periodontology and Gum Surgery specialist, Specialist Dentist Zehra Gümrükçüoğlu.