Gum Recession Fix

Many people deal with gum recession. 

For some it is a mild irritation but for others 

it can be very painful and effect the way you eat.

The enamel (white stuff) that covers your teeth only

goes as for as the gum line. 

If/when the gum line ever moves away from the enamel 

then root surface of the tooth is exposed.

Root surface is mush more sensitive to hot, cold, sweet, sour, etc 

then any other part of the tooth.

Sensitivity toothpastes can help.

But those must be used for the rest of your life and

if they are discontinued the sensitivity can return almost immediately. 

Toothpastes will also not cover up the discoloration that

can occur with recession.

A more permanent fix is to get a filling placed where the gums

have moved away from the enamel.

Here is a tooth experiencing recession.

The enamel is no longer going all the way to the gums.

The brown portion between the enamel and the gums

is the root structure.

Here we have the same tooth after a filling has been placed.

There is no longer a brown line. 

The filling will now isolate the root structure.

The sensitivity should now be gone and the aesthetics is much better as well.

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Ogden Dentist Cosmetic: Tooth Restoration

Cavities along the gum line are a common thing. A lot of these types of cavities happen along the base of bottom teeth. Reason for this is simply gravity. When you are done eating, or drinking, something the remnants of what didn't get swallowed settle to the floor of the mouth and end up eroding the bottom teeth along the gum line.

BEFORE Tooth Restoration 

AFTER Tooth Restoration 

But, these cavities can be fixed. And with proper oral hygiene, and an understanding of what causes them in the first place, they can be prevented in the future.


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1220 33rd Street Suite C
Ogden, UT 84403
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Gum Recession (Before & After)

Two different pictures (before and after) with lots to see.

First of all, we need to discuss gum recession. The tooth on the before picture has simple gum recession. Due to one of several factors (age, gum disease, aggressive brushing, etc.) gums can recede over time. The white enamel of a tooth only goes to the original gum line. As the gums recede, part of the root structure is exposed.

Root structure is a slightly darker color then is the enamel. Root structure is also softer then enamel. Over time the root structure can decay very quickly (as seen on the tooth on the right). Once the decay has happened then, we can place fillings in the tooth as we did in the after picture.

Gum recession can be real problem if left unchecked. Please see your dentist if you think your gums may be receding.

BEFORE

AFTER

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1220 33rd Street Suite C
Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 783-3490

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Is having more or less Saliva important?

In two words, OH, YA!

Saliva is critical to the health of your teeth and gums. Without it, there would be serious ramifications.

Saliva is produced from 3 major glands in your mouth -- Parotid gland, Submandibular gland, and Sublingual gland.

And, it plays two major roles in the body:

1. Saliva helps to lubricate food before it goes down your throat so that harder foods will not damage your insides on the way to the stomach.
2. Saliva helps to wash harmful sugars and bacteria off of you teeth.

One of the most damaging things to your teeth is a dry mouth. Dry teeth will soon be dead teeth. A dry mouth can be caused by a number of things. The largest cause of dry mouth that I see is from medications. Specifically heart regulating and mood altering medications have the greatest effect but it can be any medication.

Dry mouth can also be brought on by age. Just as your eyes aren't as moist as they used to be, so to may your mouth begin to dry out over time.

If you feel like your mouth is drier than it used to be, please contact your dentist right away. There are things you can do to help.


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1220 33rd Street Suite C
Ogden, UT 84403
(801) 783-3490

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Is chewing gum a good or bad idea?

We have all seen it in stores.

Rows and rows of gum. 

Bags, bottles, cans, and boxes filled with

sticks, cubes, and circles of gum.

It's everywhere.

But is it good for you?

The answer can be a little complicated.

First off if the gum is not sugar free then NO it wont be good for you.

The sugar on your teeth for the hour or so that you chew on the gum will help 

in causing the formation of cavities.

If the gum is sugar free then the is better but there are a couple of factors 

still left to consider.

Do you have any popping, clicking, or grinding in your jaw joint (tmj)?

If so then I would not recommend the gum. 

Working a piece of gum for an hour with a jaw that already is

a little tender could lead to even more joint problems.

So if its sugar free and you are free from any TMJ discomfort then it 

should be ok to go ahead and chew your gum.

And actually it may be beneficial as well. 

Gum will stimulate salivary flow.

Saliva helps to even out the pH in your mouth and prevent bacteria,

and the acids they produce, from hurting your teeth.

So if the conditions are right then not only is gum not bad, but

it can also be a good thing for you to do.

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