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How do you fix the gumlines you pushed up through brushing?

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Dr. Benjamin Vela answered

Specializes in Dentistry

A few options: You want to make sure you are preventing things from getting worse. Receding gums can be due to a multitude of factors like heavy brushing, bone loss (periodontal disease), and bruxism (grinding). You may have exposed root surface and now those areas are susceptible to cavities. Fillings can be done to protect the teeth from further damage. Or a gum graft can be done to cover the areas affected.

Answered 5/31/2013

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Dr. Gregory LaMorte answered

Specializes in Periodontics

Gum grafts: The only way to fix them and attempt to return them to normal is with gingival grafting. There are several procedures. You need to see a periodontist to discuss your options.

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See a periodontist: Firs5 make sure you only use a soft bristle brush don't suck on acid fruits and see the periodontist who specializes in these problems gum grafting is the way new gum is grown to restore the receded gum to its original position this procedure works very well your bite will be checked to see if there is trauma to the teeth.

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