So, there was a spam (see below for the insightful text into receding gum lines) and I deleted it... and it's not showing up in the deleted box. I put "spam" for the reason. .... is this normal? Because i didn't see it i used my 'back" button and copied the text just in case it's called into question. I also PM'd the OP. For the record, this was their first and only post thus far.
Now onto the scintillating topic of receding gum lines (and to be fair it was in NDR lol)
Receding gums are a sign that
there has been some loss of the tooth-supporting tissue. It is not an
inevitable consequence of age. Gum recession around one or two teeth may be a
sign that you are not cleaning properly. People who are prone to this sort of
gum recession will get it if they don’t clean well enough (leading to
gingivitis) or if they clean too hard and scrub their gums away. Careful
instruction in the right way to clean by a dental hygienist is important. This
sort of gum recession can be often be treated by minor gum surgery if it is
unsightly.
More extensive gum recession
may well be an indication of underlying periodontal disease. Not everybody with
periodontal disease will get gum recession, it is more usual for people’s gums
not to recede and look superficially fine, whilst losing important attachment
under the surface. Your susceptibility to gum disease means that your gums
tolerate very little plaque without inflammation (irritation) developing.
Therefore successful long-term control of your gum problems depends on a high
level of daily oral hygiene.
Preventive
Dentistry is based upon sound diagnosis
Periodontics treats mouth odors,
bleeding gums and a bad taste in the mouth that is caused by bacterial
infection. The species of bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease are
different. Mechanical cleaning of your teeth with regular dental cleanings,
flossing and brushing will help get rid of all the species of bacteria.
Chemotherapy with mouthwashes, however, is specific to the species of bacteria
we want to primarily eliminate. There are two types of mouthwashes:
·
Those that are directed towards eliminating the
bacteria associated with cavities and
·
Those that are directed towards eliminating the
bacteria associated with gum disease.
These mouthwashes should be used twice a day, everyday,
after flossing and brushing.