Gum recession during orthodontic treatment? Causes of gum recession and how to prevent it

Sudden gum recession during orthodontic treatment,

what is the problem?

Hakdong Station Ceramic Dental Clinic

Hello.

This is Ceramic Dental Clinic, a Gangnam orthodontic dental clinic.

Among people undergoing orthodontic treatment, some occasionally ask with concern,

"My gums have receded a lot.."

"Is this a side effect of orthodontic treatment?"

Today, we’ll explain why gum recession happens and how to prevent it!

Why do gums keep receding? Causes of gum recession

Many people think about gum recession and say,

"Isn’t this because the orthodontic treatment went wrong?"

As teeth move during orthodontic treatment,

the gums may look as if they are receding,

but this is only a temporary phenomenon during the process,

and once the teeth have been fully aligned,

the gums recover again.

In the end, the biggest cause of gum recession is

the health of the teeth and gums.

< Typical causes > ✔️ Habit of chewing food very hard (strong bite force) ✔️ Lack of care for the teeth and gums (gum disease)

These factors place stress on the gums,

which can further lead to recession.

Then, how can it be prevented? How to prevent gum recession

There is no separate complicated method.

What is important to prevent gum recession is

good daily habits and thorough care.

Prevention checklist ✨ Remove plaque with thorough brushing

✨ Use interdental brushes and dental floss

to care for every corner

✨ Remove tartar with regular scaling

If you take good care of it in daily life like this,

you can sufficiently prevent the gums from receding.😀

Orthodontic treatment for gum recession?

“Actually, that’s better~”

When undergoing orthodontic treatment,

many people worry that gum recession may get worse,

but in fact, it is the opposite.

Cases of gum recession during orthodontic treatment are very rare,

and even if it does occur, in most cases it naturally recovers

over time after the orthodontic treatment is completed.

As overlapping teeth become straight through orthodontic treatment,

brushing becomes much easier,

and food getting stuck around the teeth is reduced,

which greatly helps prevent gum disease and gum recession.

For healthy gums,

don’t forget your 'regular checkups'! What is important for having healthy gums is

going to the dentist regularly

and checking the condition of your teeth and gums.

Even in a busy daily life, to protect your precious teeth for a long time,

please make sure to practice at least minimal attention and care.

We always cheer on your healthy smile!

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