Magok-dong Dental Clinic_“Can Receded Gums Grow Back?” [3. Treatment for Gingival Recession]

Hello.

We are Seoul Dia Dental Clinic at Magok Station, where we never overlook even the smallest changes inside the mouth.

In the last post,

we organized, all at once, how gum recession begins and how far it can progress,

along with checkpoints you can use to check it yourself.

This time, it continues from Part 2!

"My gums have receded—what should I do…?"

It’s time to answer exactly that question.

Without the difficult terms,

we’ll focus only on the information that is actually helpful,

and explain it in a realistic, easy-to-follow way

so that as you read, you can think, “Oh~ that’s what it means!”

Gingival recession treatment is more varied than you might think

Just because the gums have receded

does not mean you must go straight to a "graft surgery".

• How far has it receded?

• Why did it recede?

• Is the gum thin or thick?

• How much bone is left?

Based on these factors, we choose the easiest and longest-lasting method.

So it is not something that is applied the same way to everyone;

the key is treatment tailored to your gum condition.

1. Early stage, when the gums have not receded much

• Remove the cause & reduce the burden

In the early stage, the key is not so much "recovery"

as stopping it from receding any further.

1. Treat gum inflammation (scaling, gum treatment)

Scalling in Magok-dong Dental Clinic

When inflammation is present, the gums have no choice but to keep receding.

By removing the bacteria causing the problem through scaling or gum treatment,

we help prevent the gums from collapsing further.

2. Orthodontic and prosthetic adjustment

Orthodontic treatment in Magok-dong Dental Clinic

If a tooth is tilted to one side or

irritation gets in through gaps around a prosthesis,

the gums keep being pushed down.

Just correcting this part can greatly slow the rate of recession.

3. Check brushing habits

Brushing check in Magok-dong Dental Clinic

People who brush too hard, people who use a hard toothbrush,

people who brush with “force”...

Half of early recession is due to these habits.

A soft toothbrush + brushing without using wrist strength really works.

2. Stage with exposed roots & severe sensitivity

• Sensitivity treatment + root protection

When the gums recede, the first reaction that appears is

tooth sensitivity.

1. Tooth coating (relief of dentin hypersensitivity)

Dentin hypersensitivity treatment in Magok-dong Dental Clinic

This treatment applies a thin coating to the exposed root surface

to block the irritating stimulus that causes sensitivity.

It does not hurt, and many people feel the effect right away.

2. Covering the root with resin

Filling the recession area with resin in Magok-dong Dental Clinic

When the root is exposed a lot, resin is used to create a protective layer,

like putting a "lid" over it.

Sensitivity is reduced, and it also looks much more natural.

3. Moderate-to-late stage with significant gum recession

• Gum graft

Gum graft in Magok-dong Dental Clinic

In fact, gums do not naturally grow back up

by the same amount they have receded.

So in the moderate and later stages, the most reliable method is a gum graft.

No matter how much the cause is removed,

the gums do not regenerate on their own,

so creating thickness is an essential step.

4. Recession caused by orthodontics or prosthetics

• Combined with cause treatment

If recession occurs during orthodontic treatment or after prosthetic work,

a graft alone is often not enough.

Therefore, the following methods may be considered.

1. Adjust tooth position

Tooth position adjustment in Magok-dong Dental Clinic.png

If a tooth is pushed toward an area with thin gums,

it is unavoidable that the gums will continue to recede.

So if the root is orthodontically repositioned to a more stable location,

the progression can be slowed.

2. Replace with a new prosthesis

Fabricating a new prosthesis in Magok-dong Dental Clinic

A prosthesis with an open margin

will 100% continue irritating the gums.

Re-fabricating the prosthesis creates an environment where the gums can recover

without inflammation.

5. Teeth grinding and clenching

• A protective appliance is practically essential

Night guard in Magok-dong Dental Clinic

Teeth grinding is like the “accelerator” for gum recession.

If you clench your teeth tightly while sleeping at night,

the gums recede a little more each day.

That is why a night guard (splint) is almost essential.

It slows the progression of recession and makes the results after grafting much more stable.

If we organize the treatment methods for receding gums (gingival recession)!

1. Early stage

• Scaling, gum treatment

• Orthodontic and prosthetic check

• Correct brushing habits

• Relieve sensitivity

2. Moderate stage

• Coating the tooth root

• Protecting the root with resin filling

3. Late stage

• Gum graft (autologous / artificial / pinhole)

4. Special cases

• Combined orthodontic treatment

• Prosthesis replacement

• Night guard is essential

On the surface,

it may look like “the gums just receded,”

but in reality, the causes are all different.

Seoul Dia Dental Clinic in Magok-dong

That is why at Seoul Dia Dental Clinic near Magok Station,

we make sure to check these three things:

1. Gum thickness and height

2. Root position and occlusal force (where the pressure is concentrated)

3. Cause analysis (inflammation, orthodontics, prosthetics, habits)

Only after this process can we decide

on the treatment that is least burdensome for your gums.

At Seoul Dia Dental Clinic near Magok Station, we choose the treatment that helps your gums last the longest, rather than the treatment that is simply “faster.”

As gum recession lasts longer,

it becomes harder to reverse, so please remember that early accurate diagnosis and

customized treatment are most important.^^

[ This post has been written in accordance with the Medical Service Act for the purpose of providing proper information about dental surgery and procedures. Infection and side effects may occur after surgery, so you should decide on surgery (procedure) after sufficient consultation with a skilled medical team. ]

[ Magok-dong Seoul Dia Dental Clinic Gum Recession Series ]

1. Causes of gingival recession

2. Symptoms of gingival recession

3. Treatment for gingival recession

4. Daily care for gingival recession

5. Prevention of gingival recession