Gently Now (Protect Your Gums When You Brush)

cosmetic dentistry Salt Lake City

Everyone wants nice, pearly whites. It makes sense, then, to brush our teeth more, right? You might think so. But take it from the team at The Sugar House Dentist in Salt Lake City, it doesn’t necessarily work that way.

The trouble with brushing more often is the tendency to also brush too aggressively That can result in gums receding or pulling away from teeth.  You don’t want that.

Gum recession is when your gum line exposes more of your teeth, or in severe cases, your tooth root. It leads to a pocket of space between your teeth and gum line.  Decay-causing bacteria can grow and fester in that pocket. This leads to serious issues down the line. Even tooth loss.

Let’s Review

If you’re not careful, the way you brush your teeth can lead to gum recession. Gum recession can (and most likely will) cause a space to form between your teeth and gum line. This pocket collects bacteria. Bacteria causes cavities. Plus, if the gums continue to recede, the tooth can become loose.

Next, we discussed the proper motion and duration to brush your teeth. Finally, we went over the reasoning behind why all the aforementioned things are so important. Remember, you want a slow, circular motion for two to five minutes.

What If You Already Have Gum Recession?

Come talk to us at The Sugar House Dentist. Gum recession is among our specialties. We also offer a full range of family and children’s dentistry. Call to schedule an appointment today!

Contact The Sugar House Dentist:

801-618-0197

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

1955 S 1300 E Ste L2
Salt Lake City, Utah
84105

 

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