Correcting dental and gum recession?

Generally speaking, orthodontic treatment will not cause gum atrophy, but if you do not pay attention to oral hygiene during the period of orthodontic treatment, it will generally cause gum atrophy. Therefore, when you are doing orthodontic treatment, you must maintain oral hygiene and develop a good habit of brushing your teeth in the morning and evening and rinsing your mouth after meals. There are many reasons for gum atrophy. If you want to prevent gum atrophy, you must pay attention to your oral hygiene.

Gingival atrophy is a condition caused by local nutritional metabolic dysfunction of the gums. The gums are in a state of malnutrition for a long time because they cannot absorb nutrients through digestion, resulting in atrophy. During orthodontic treatment, because the orthodontic cycle is long (usually about 1.5 to 3 years), the braces will produce a long-term rejection reaction in the mouth and gums. Therefore, during the orthodontic process, the probability of periodontitis and gingival atrophy is still very high, especially for fixed appliances, which are what we call metal appliances in clinical practice. This long-term rejection reaction will inevitably cause or aggravate local nutritional metabolism disorders in the gums, which in turn is likely to cause gum atrophy and periodontitis.

How to prevent gum recession after orthodontic treatment?

1. Develop good oral hygiene habits. You should choose toothpaste and toothbrush that comply with the recommendations of the National Dental Prevention Organization. Brush your teeth 2 to 3 times a day, and once before going to bed at night is essential. When you don't have time or it is inconvenient to brush your teeth, you can rinse your mouth instead. In some special occasions, you can rinse your mouth with soup or tea to keep your mouth clean.

2. Prevent and treat inflammatory oral diseases. Periodontitis, dental tartar, oral ulcers, gingivitis, gum abscesses, food impaction and ill-fitting dentures are all causes of gingival recession. Therefore, you should go to the hospital for regular check-ups and treatments, and seek consultation on oral self-care knowledge. For gums that have already receded, surgical treatment can also be used.

3. Treat systemic diseases in the elderly that cause gingival atrophy. For example, endocrine disorders can lead to gum atrophy, anemia and vitamin C deficiency can cause bleeding gums, diabetics are prone to oral inflammation, and serious diseases such as leukemia can also cause gum atrophy. After the primary disease is cured, gum recession will also improve.

4. Strictly prevent environmental pollution. Poisoning by arsenic, lead, etc. can lead to periodontitis, gingival edema and gingival atrophy, so you should pay attention to the quality of your work and living environment and avoid contact with toxic substances.