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I am an 18-year-old experiencing receding gums. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old, and I am worried because I feel that my gums have receded. It is because of my improper brushing routine, they are yellow, not wobbly, and gums are becoming a darker version of red, gums have receded from the front teeth. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to ilciniq.com. Your teeth are stained with yellow plaques, and the condition is called gingivitis. Try this home remedy, 1) Take one tablespoon of baking soda with two tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide to make a paste. 2) Rinse your mouth thoroughly with water after brushing wit... Read Full »
I have receding gums. Is filling in this area advisable?
Query: Hello doctor, Is having a filling material applied to the gumline where it is receding a good solution? What are the risks with such a procedure? I have receding gums on three upper teeth and three lower teeth on the left. I have no pain or problems. I have all my teeth and they are generally health... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your medical history and the present complaint as well. First of all, I would like you to know that receding gums is such a normal thing to happen especially at your age. You have also mentioned that there is no pain or decay in those teeth you poin... Read Full »
My gums have receded, and my teeth feel loose. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I used to have bruxism (now I do not because I wear a mouth guard), and now my gums are receding. It feels loose and worn out, and I cannot even eat soft foods without them feeling wobbly. I cannot even speak properly because I feel like my teeth are going to fall out. Are all my teeth g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have been through your query. You are using Corsodyl mouthwash. That contains Chlorhexidine gluconate and is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat various aphthous ulcers or other oral infections. But, if you had listened to the previous dentist, he would ha... Read Full »
My gums have receded due to using smokeless tobacco. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male. I have used smokeless tobacco called Swedish Snus for going on four years now, always in the same spot. My gums have severely receded in this area. I am otherwise healthy. I recently made an appointment with a periodontist, but I am terrified I may have gum can... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the images posted (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have to change your brushing technique as soon as possible. Brush in an up-and-down motion without putting too much pressure on the teeth and gums. The recession is not any cancer... Read Full »
What to do for the receding gums in an 18 year old?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and my gums have been reversing. I brush every day and ever since I noticed my gums receding I tried to brush softer like barely touch the teeth soft. I floss my teeth every day too. I tried telling my father about this but he thought nothing about this. It has become... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? The image is not much clear (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but based on what I could appreciate, it looks like gingivitis. Hence, your gums look shiny and swollen. The reason could be deposits (though not much seen in the image)... Read Full »
Can I correct my teeth orthodontically when I am already experiencing gum recession and bone loss?
Query: Hello doctor, I wanted to know if there was a difference between mild and severe bone loss due to gum recession after gum grafting, what could be done to restore bone, and if braces could still be worn for extensive treatment on the top and bottom teeth for teeth that are severely misaligned and in ... Read Full »
Dr. Agrawal Nishaben Ashokkumar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bone loss frequently causes gum recession. Since the bone still covers half of the tooth root when there is just mild bone loss, the tooth may still be supported. When there has been a significant loss of bone, the bone can only support around half the length of the to... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, A gum graft was performed on my son's lower teeth, involving most of the bottom teeth. There was significant gum recession, particularly on a few teeth, with some tooth roots exposed. It is unclear whether gum disease caused this recession. The teeth are misaligned at the bottom, affec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that, it is possible, to a certain extent, to determine whether a specific case is suitable for braces or not. After surgery, there is a possibility of some improvement in the health of ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I visited the dentist today regarding my receding lower front gum problem. My tooth is completely exposed, and the doctor mentioned that gum grafting is not a possible treatment. What other treatments are available for this issue? Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed the photograph and the attached X-ray. My observations are as follows: there is a considerable amount of bone loss around the tooth, the tooth has shifted from its original position, and there is a significant buildup of... Read Full »
I have translucent teeth edges and receding gums. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am worried about my teeth for some reason. I have attached a few pictures of my teeth. I noticed the tips and edges of most of my top and bottom teeth are translucent, and some of my bottom gums look slightly receded. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Translucency at the edges of front teeth is a normal feature, showing only enamel without dentin sandwiched between it. Though it may look translucent, it does not mean it is weak. I... Read Full »
How to permanently whiten my yellow teeth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having oral problems for over 10 years now. I have faded gums, and my lower premolars, incisors and canines are yellow. I have two severely curved molars on my lower jaws which have lasted for 10 years. I resorted to removing but I was advised not to since it could affect r... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry too much about the color of the teeth. The color varies in each individual from bright white to pale yellow. There are many shades of teeth that can occur due to varied reasons. As long as the teeth and gums are healthy, there is nothing much to worry about t... Read Full »