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Receding Gums

Winkk — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:40:37 GMT

I had my semi-annual dental checkup yesterday and the dentist told me I have receding gums. He told me this is an age related issue and I have noticed it myself. He prescribed Prevident 5000 a prescription toothpaste.

I was wondering if anyone has used this (or any other product) for receding gums and did it work? You can't bring back gum that has already receded but this is to keep the gums from getting worse.

Thanks.

Re: Receding Gums

fthunt — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:56:05 GMT

Now I recall - a previous dentist (20 years ago perhaps) recommended a special t-paste. Prescription that cost around $11 a tube. I moved on to another doc and it was never mentioned as a problem - nor any future docs. Guess it's up to you - age is a factor - 'that's life".

Re: Receding Gums

Suzeecat — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:00:45 GMT

My dentist prescribed Prevident 500 for dry mouth. I think there are different formulas for different issues. However, once I got the wrong "formula", at least according to the label. It was for a different issue, although now I can't remember what that issue was, although I don't think it was for receding gums. I compared labels to see what the difference was, and the active ingredient was the same, the percentage of it was the same, in fact, I could tell no difference! I use it, but still have dry mouth. I don't notice much difference. I have to say that using it makes me nervous because I don't like the high level of flouride in it. Something that I am instructed to put in my mouth, yet told not to swallow, makes me cautious.

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151949 — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:01:28 GMT

I have the opposite issue - I take prednisone for my asthma and it causes my gums to grow down over my teeth so the dentist has to use a lazer to cut them back every few years.

Re: Receding Gums

kaydee50 — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:04:02 GMT

My dentist has also told me my gums are receding (I'm 68) and has led to decay underneath a crown that I have. She has also recommended a prescription toothpaste that has more fluoride ($12/tube) and a mouthwash. I've always had very good teeth but I understand the need to put more effort into keeping my teeth as I get older. I would try whatever the dentist suggests as long as you trust him.

Re: Receding Gums

Winkk — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:05:59 GMT

@Suzeecat wrote:
My dentist prescribed Prevident 500 for dry mouth. I think there are different formulas for different issues. However, once I got the wrong "formula", at least according to the label. It was for a different issue, although now I can't remember what that issue was, although I don't think it was for receding gums. I compared labels to see what the difference was, and the active ingredient was the same, the percentage of it was the same, in fact, I could tell no difference! I use it, but still have dry mouth. I don't notice much difference. I have to say that using it makes me nervous because I don't like the high level of flouride in it. Something that I am instructed to put in my mouth, yet told not to swallow, makes me cautious.

That's what I was thinking too @Suzeecat. I think the directions say to make sure you don't swallow it and rinse completely. That's sort of unnerving.

Re: Receding Gums

Winkk — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:09:09 GMT

@kaydee50 - I've been going to my dentist for over 20 years and completely trust him. I'm sure he wouldn't suggest something that would harm me. The reason he is giving this to me is because of what you said. As the gums recede decay can get down in there because the tissue is softer than you teeth.

Re: Receding Gums

LexaMom — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:15:38 GMT

I have receding gums - partly from age, partly from adult braces, but I was prescribed

Clinpro 5000 - a fluroide toothaste. I also use Paradontax - an OTC brand. They have helped reduce sensitivity - especially since I deal with a Cavitron cleaning (sonic) 3 times a year and that hurts a lot. The home care and frequent office cleaning has kept me stable but I don't think it will make any improvements.

Re: Receding Gums

IMW — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:13:33 GMT

I’ve been using Prevident 5000 for many years. It helps protect the teeth under, and at the gum line from decay.

I have caps and as gums recede (I’m 66) food gets caught decay sets in.

The toothpaste helps. For dry mouth I use Biotene toothpaste and mouthwash. Dry mouth also leads to tooth decay since saliva normally cleans the teeth.

Re: Receding Gums

gizmogal — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:26:33 GMT

Dental placque is a leading cause of receding gums. And advancing age generally decreases saliva flow and that helps add to placque encroachment.

Ideally, it’s time to go from semi annual checkups to quarterly dentist visits for cleanings to keep placque growth minimized and prevent more gum erosion.

Good oral regimens like careful brushing, flossing, and use of antibacterial rinses will make a difference when coupled with cleanings more frequent than twice a year. It is unlikely that a prescription toothpaste will be as beneficial as diligence and more frequent professional attention once gum damage is diagnosed. Not saying it isn’t good, but direct dental care works more successfully than any one product.

Re: Receding Gums

SeaMaiden — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:27:13 GMT

@Winkk wrote:
I had my semi-annual dental checkup yesterday and the dentist told me I have receding gums. He told me this is an age related issue and I have noticed it myself. He prescribed Prevident 5000 a prescription toothpaste.

I was wondering if anyone has used this (or any other product) for receding gums and did it work? You can't bring back gum that has already receded but this is to keep the gums from getting worse.

Thanks.

@Winkk I have had them for years( started in my early 30's.... some is from genetics... some is from age and some is how your jaw and teeth align. I also use the Fluoride paste 5000. And they do a real strong fluoride every 6 months that they apply to the teeth. There is nothing going to fix it. They do not grow back. Gentle brushing is really all you can do to prevent further damage.

Re: Receding Gums

Nightowlz — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:48:56 GMT

Research receding gumline and CoQ10. Taking it with Vit C should help. I take it but did not start taking if for that.

I have a problem with mine when I eat a lot of fruit. The acid is killer.

Also a good electric toothbrush really cleans your teeth a lot better than a regular toothbrush.

I hate to floss but I use those dental brushes every time I eat something. I also have one of those scalers the dentists use to scale the plaque from between my teeth.

Re: Receding Gums

SeaMaiden — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:53:46 GMT

@gizmogal wrote:
Dental placque is a leading cause of receding gums. And advancing age generally decreases saliva flow and that helps add to placque encroachment.

Ideally, it’s time to go from semi annual checkups to quarterly dentist visits for cleanings to keep placque growth minimized and prevent more gum erosion.

Good oral regimens like careful brushing, flossing, and use of antibacterial rinses will make a difference when coupled with cleanings more frequent than twice a year. It is unlikely that a prescription toothpaste will be as beneficial as diligence and more frequent professional attention once gum damage is diagnosed. Not saying it isn’t good, but direct dental care works more successfully than any one product.

@gizmogal Yes! I forgot to add that I go every three months for my cleanings now because of the recession. Thanks for sharing that important info!

Re: Receding Gums

Montana — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 03:04:02 GMT

The GUM rubber tipped stimulator has helped my gums the most. It was recommended by a periodontist for a deep gum pocket. He said to push aggressively between the teeth at the gum line. I use it everyday on all my teeth.

My dentist said it is also important to brush at the gum line.

I have also changed the frequency of my checkups to three times a year.

ETA: I forgot, I also do oil pulling every day. My dentist doesn’t think much of it - because he says there are no studies proving that oil pulling helps oral health. I’m a believer though, because a few years ago, I had a deep gum pocket which required a referral to a periodontist. At my recent checkups, I have zero gum disease.

Re: Receding Gums

SilleeMee — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:33:13 GMT

I have receding gums, too. Probably from age but I also have scleroderma and that is a big contributing factor.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:52:37 GMT

I use two products with fluoride. Colgate Kam gel which contains stannous fluoride, the most effective form of fluoride and I also use a mouth wash with the less effective form of sodium fluoride. Helps with the sensitivity associated with exposed roots and will also prevent decay.

Re: Receding Gums

carlycat — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 19:50:03 GMT

Use an air flosser!! Sonicare and waterpik both make one. I have gum recession and the use of the air flosser has stopped it completely. Use it after your electric toothbrush, takes like one minute.

Re: Receding Gums

Suzeecat — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:10:10 GMT

@Winkk wrote:
@Suzeecat wrote:
My dentist prescribed Prevident 500 for dry mouth. I think there are different formulas for different issues. However, once I got the wrong "formula", at least according to the label. It was for a different issue, although now I can't remember what that issue was, although I don't think it was for receding gums. I compared labels to see what the difference was, and the active ingredient was the same, the percentage of it was the same, in fact, I could tell no difference! I use it, but still have dry mouth. I don't notice much difference. I have to say that using it makes me nervous because I don't like the high level of flouride in it. Something that I am instructed to put in my mouth, yet told not to swallow, makes me cautious.
That's what I was thinking too @Suzeecat. I think the directions say to make sure you don't swallow it and rinse completely. That's sort of unnerving.

Read the instructions again. Mine says DO NOT RINSE.

Re: Receding Gums

BeccaLou — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:49:30 GMT

I was told that my gums were doing that, and I asked why they were doing this, but I had to figure it out myself. I was scrubbing my teeth to hard because plaque was always building up but that made my gums do that. So not I buy a childs GUM brand electric toothbrush it runs on batteries and I just purchace it in the regular toothbrush isle. Usually they will be in colors and say crayola on them , these are milder than adult toothbrushes and you can replace the batteries yourseld. And no more reseading gums. I still use a regular toothbrush for the crevices in my teeth, so as not to distube my fillings And no more crazy comments that it looks like my back teeth weren't clean. Works wonderful for me and it will for you.I promise !!.

Re: Receding Gums

BeccaLou — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:53:46 GMT

What is scleroderma ?