Hi

I have been brushing twice daily at least since last 10-12 years with regular scaling. I was not taking care of my tooth prior to that. But during last 2-3 years my gum(lower front) started receding. I clean the exposed portion properly. I did see a dentist years ago and he tried to fix by stitching both side gums. But that did not work. Then I stopped thinking seriously about it. During last 5-6 months I have noticed receding gum from adjacent tooth. I am now scared. My teeth is otherwise very clean. I brush twice, use Listerine mouth wash and flush(though not everyday). I have another problem( I don't know if that is connected). I have a huge teeth sensitivity. Its extremely difficult for me to eat or drink any icecold or hot items. I think, there is loss of enamel due to my hard brushing before 10-12 years. I use soft brush now.

What is my problem and what should I do now? Thanks a lot in advance

A soft brush and very gentle, but thorough brushing will help. Floss twice a day, it may bleed a bit at first. Try Sensodyne toothpaste. The sensitivity is likely related to your gums receding.

See a dentist with your concerns soon.

Even better than Sensodyne is toothpaste with "NovaMin" in it. This link will give you some examples to look for.

Products Powered by NovaMin (http://www.novamin.com/powered_by_novamin.html)

You definitely need to see your dentist. It might be time to consider another gingival graft.

When my gums receded due to the rotorooter procedure I had for gum disease I had to have my exposed tooth roots filled in like you would fill in a cavity. The dentist used an enamel type filling and the pain of the exposed tooth roots went away. Why didn't he do that proceudre on you I have no idea.

The dentist used an enamel type filling and the pain of the exposed tooth roots went away. Why didn't he do that proceudre on you I have no idea.

Hey twinkiedooter, thank you. I kind of like this idea instead of peeling off a little skin from mouth and stitching. I don't know if the procedure would guarantee heal the exposed tooth as there would be constant movement in the mouth during 10 days the stitch needs to be kept. It is unlike stitching some outer portion that would be easy to heal. However I am naïve, after all it's the doctor who knows what is best.

But I would be frustrated if I do another stitching and if that do not solve my problem.

Thanks though

One thing to remember is when fillings are placed near the gumline it can cause more of a problem keeping those teeth clean. Fillings are not as smooth as the crown or root surfaces and tend to hold plaque. If you are going the filling route you will have to be very meticulous with brushing around the fillings.

First u visit u dentist{prefer periodontist}then he\she will tell u must do one or all
1.change u style of brushing 2.change u toothpaste and use sensodyne 3.gum surgery and cover u exposure tooth 4.spesial process can seal u exposure tooth withoute surgery
***style of brushing and toothpaste{spesialy anti tartar} can cause a negative cycle that contain gum recetion,sensation and decay of tooth
***sensodyne must be used for few weeks until it effect u can't reach to u favour sensation in few days remember that u mast patient:)