Can you have gum disease without bleeding gums or bad breath/taste in the mouth? Why are my gums receding?
I recently noticed my gums have receded some on the front bottom teeth. My gums are a little bit red but I don’t have any bleeding or bad breath. I had Gingivitis when I was a teen and had the bleeding and etc. then but this time there’s nothing. I switched dentists then because she didn’t do anything to help me with it. I went to my 2nd regular dentist last week and he just told me to brush and floss more often. I brush and floss 3 times a day and use mouthwash 2 times a day. I also quit smoking which has made any bad breath I had before go away. He didn’t say anything about gum disease or anything about me possibly having it. He just cleaned/examined my teeth like normal. I made an appointment with a periodontist to get checked because receding gums isn’t normal. If I find out I have gum disease I would be very angry at my dentist. He’s supposed to be an expert in gum disease and has built his practice around preventing it and treating people who have it. That’s why I switched to him
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Your pereodontist is the way to go…good for you. Your dentist as dumb as it sounds is not up on gum problenms. The sooner you get in and get checked the better. I just today had oral surgery to replace bone loss on one molar..he was great…it was totally no big deal.Your periodontist will know what to do. Something major is going on in your mouth. You are in for a great experience..your mouth will love you!!♥ remember.. no big deal.
Are you eating a lot of salt? When I eat popcorn at the movies, I have a spot that kind of recedes.
Brushing and flossing like you say you do is great, however, it could be your brushing technique, maybe you are being too aggressive and brushing too hard, or using the wrong type of toothbrush…use a soft bristle brush if you aren’t already. The gingiva is very delicate. If the gums around your teeth look purple or dark, it could be gingivitis, which by the way can be reversed with proper flossing and brushing. Periodontitis however cannot. If it was anything to be concerned about, I would hope that your Dentist would’ve notified you during your cleaning/examination. Your Periodontist will definitely know for sure. Good luck!
I would definitely see the periodontist… get their opinion… I dont know how old you are but you can have forms of gum disease without necessarily having bleeding gums or pain… The receeding gums can get a symptom of gum disease but more than likely it is the way you are brushing… be sure that you are not "see-sawing" back and forth when brushing, be sure you are angling the brush towards the gum line and moving the brush in a circular motion, it will stop the receeding from getting worse and it will keep you from "cutting" into the enamal of the tooth that is not exposed from the recession… Good Luck… I was a dental assistant for 12 yrs, hope this helps….
yes, gum disease can be silent enough. you can develop gum disease without any symptom or warning signs. obvious signs do appear when the disease is already advanced. taking care of your gums could entail only paying close attention to proper oral hygiene like proper brushing and careful flossing every after meal. this can help remove plaque that get stuck on teeth. having a regular dental check up and regular dental cleanings can make sure that teeth and gums stay healthy. water has a lot of health benefits and this can be advantageous to oral and dental health. make sure that you drink adequate amount of water to be able to keep bad bacteria in the mouth at bay. visit http://www.oramd.com/receding-gums.htm for more gum care tips.