Gingival retraction causes tooth sensitivity and aesthetic discomfort

It does not happen overnight. Gradually, the person begins to notice that the root of the tooth is visible. And the condition is progressing, millimeter to millimeter. What is happening is an oral problem known as gingival retraction. "The diagnosis of gingival retraction is made from the appearance of the tooth root to the vision. It can start for a variety of reasons, including inadequate brushing, of an orthodontic appliance incorrectly and with a skeletal factor, which is when the jaw is normal in size, but the teeth are so large that they do not fit properly in the mouth, "explains the professor of periodontics José Eduardo Cezar Sampaio (SP-CD-23964) , from the Department of Diagnosis and Surgery of the Paulista State University "Júlio de Mesquita Filho" (Unesp), in Araraquara.

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Gingival retraction can also be caused by illness periodontal. Gingivitis (inflammation of the gingiva) is the early stage of the disease. If left untreated, it can progress to a more serious disease, periodontitis. At this point, the patient may notice bleeding gums and, in more severe cases, loss of bone that supports the tooth.

In addition to periodontal diseases, incorrect brushing is indicated as a common factor for the appearance of gingival retraction. Very strong movements, hard bristles and excessive brushing are part of the set of practices harmful to oral health.

"Brushing your teeth too much is a factor we do not encourage. We advocate that you brush your teeth 3 to 4 times a day ", says José Eduardo, explaining that oral hygiene is already guaranteed.

Master and doctor in odontological clinic, the dental surgeon Cristiane Franco Pinto Casamassa (SP-CD-83604) adds that other factors favor the appearance of the retraction gingival. "In addition to inadequate brushing, maladaptive restorations and even clenching or grinding of the teeth, called bruxism, can cause gingival retraction."

Cristiane still emphasizes age as an important factor. "The problem reaches several age groups, but its extent and prevalence increase with age, as the gingiva tends to move, and studies show that women in their 20s and 40s may be more affected," he says. teeth

The consequences of gingival retraction are significant, ranging from a great aesthetic discomfort to favoring caries, the difficulty of hygiene of the site and tooth sensitivity. "And dental sensitivity is very common in cases of gingival retraction and it hurts a lot," explains José Eduardo.

And to eliminate the problem it is necessary to consult a dentist so that he can guide the patient not only to eliminate habits and problems that can

"We have more conservative procedures, such as the application of desensitizing products or laser therapy, but surgical procedures may also be necessary for the coverage of this exposure.In some cases, we indicate restorations aesthetics, "comments Cristiane.

Professor of periodontics José Eduardo comments that surgery is currently the most common correction procedure for the problem of gingival retraction. The procedure is done in the office itself. "He further recalls that when gingival retraction is detected early, it may not require intervention in the office. "By doing the right brushing techniques and correcting some of the wrong habits, it is possible to prevent the worsening of the situation and the problem to stabilize, each case must be analyzed individually," says José Eduardo.

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