{"id":196,"date":"2019-03-19T16:14:26","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T16:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2019-03-19T16:17:10","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T16:17:10","slug":"what-are-the-causes-of-gum-recession-in-wakefield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/what-are-the-causes-of-gum-recession-in-wakefield\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Causes of Gum Recession in Wakefield?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_143966522__1538683868_11967-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman showing red gums\" class=\"wp-image-197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_143966522__1538683868_11967-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_143966522__1538683868_11967-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_143966522__1538683868_11967.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do your teeth appear longer than they once were? Your pearly\nwhites aren\u2019t growing, but your gums are receding. Gum recession can cause\npatients to lose their smile\u2019s beautiful appearance and this problem also comes\nwith some serious health ramifications. Thankfully, your expert dentist knows\nthe most common causes of gum recession in Wakefield and how to keep your gums\nhealthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are Your Gums Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gums are the pink tissue in your mouth that surrounds your\nteeth, containing many necessary blood vessels. Your gums are connected to your\njawbone and cover each of your tooth\u2019s roots to protect them. When healthy,\nthey form a turtleneck-like seal around each tooth. Your gums play a key role\nin the support and health of your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Causes of Gum Recession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum recession occurs when you\u2019ve experienced a loss of gum\ntissue. This exposes your sensitive and fragile roots, leaving them unprotected\nagainst plaque and bacteria. Poor oral hygiene and gum disease in Wakefield are\nthe main causes of gum recession, but those with great oral health can also\nexperience this problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another main cause is physical wear and tear. Many people\nbrush too aggressively with a hard-bristled toothbrush, which causes gum\nrecession. This can sometimes be obvious because one side will have more\nrecession than the other. This is due to the fact that you tend to brush with\nyour dominant hand, putting more pressure on the opposite side of your gums.\nYou may also be more susceptible to gum recession through family history or if\nyou have overly sensitive gums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, anything that causes inflammation or wear and tear\non your gums causes recession. Lip or tongue piercings, misaligned teeth, and\ndamage from dental treatment are just some of the examples that can cause\nrecession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent Gum Recession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, many of these problems can be prevented if you\nknow how. Be sure to brush your teeth using a soft-bristled toothbrush too\navoid abrasion. You should also think of brushing like massaging your teeth,\nrather than a hard-scrubbing motion. Additionally, floss daily to remove plaque\nand bacteria from in between your teeth. And, don\u2019t forget to schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">biannual\ncheckups and cleanings<\/a> with your dentist in Wakefield to prevent and detect\nissues before they get more serious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know more about receding gums and the causes,\nhow does your smile look and feel? Contact your dentist to learn about your\noptions for a beautiful smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Rob Schumacher is a dentist who is experienced in\ndetecting and treating gum recession. He understands that those with receding\ngums may be self-conscious about their appearance, which is why he offers\nsolutions to help. He currently runs his own practice, and he can be contacted\nthrough his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor by phone at (781) 334-3400 for any questions. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do your teeth appear longer than they once were? Your pearly whites aren\u2019t growing, but your gums are receding. Gum recession can cause patients to lose their smile\u2019s beautiful appearance and this problem also comes with some serious health ramifications. 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