Reasons Why Teeth Looking Longer

There are a couple of main reasons why teeth looking longer. It could be that you are brushing too hard and this can be quite a common problem. Some people assume it is best to scrub their teeth as hard as they can and that doing so will get their teeth cleaner. While it might leave teeth a bit cleaner than before, you don’t need to brush very hard and doing so can literally wear away your gum tissue. At the same time, it can also damage your teeth, gradually wearing away your tooth enamel leaving you more at risk of tooth decay. If this is the case, your dentist can recommend switching to a more suitable toothbrush and can show you how to brush your teeth more gently to minimize any damage in the future. Otherwise it’s possible your teeth looking longer and gums of pulling away due to infection.

Gum Infection – Gum Recession

Everybody’s mouth contains lots of different types of bacteria and while some of these bacteria are completely harmless, others can be very destructive if the numbers are allowed to increase. Most times regular oral hygiene will help keep bacterial numbers under control but if your daily dental care is a little lacking and if you fail to brush and floss regularly then bacteria can build up, causing infection in your gums. Your body’s immune system will try to fight this infection but as it does so it produces inflammation and it’s the inflammation that causes your gums to recede and to pull away so it appears as if your teeth looking longer. Gum recession can occur quite gradually, so by the time you notice, then it’s possible that your gums may be substantially infected, a condition that is called gum disease or periodontal disease.

Gum Disease Treatment, Midtown NYC

By this stage your best bet is to visit a good periodontist, for example a Dr. Navid Rahmani. This is because periodontal disease does require specialized care and Dr. Rahmani will be able to recommend the most suitable treatments to begin clearing up the infection. While these treatments may help eliminate the bacteria causing the infection, resulting in your gums fitting more snugly around your teeth, the problem of gum recession may still remain. This is because gum disease does destroy gum tissue.

How to Replace Missing Gum Tissue 

It is possible to have procedures that are designed to help restore lost gum tissue and which are called gum grafts, Midtown Manhattan. For this procedure, gum tissue can be taken from somewhere else in the mouth and grafted onto gums that have receded quite badly. As well as creating a more aesthetically pleasing appearance, gum grafts can help protect the teeth as exposed tooth roots are likely to feel very sensitive and are more prone towards developing tooth decay. Advanced periodontal disease may require ongoing treatment and you’ll find your periodontist can give you lots of advice on caring for your gums so they remain healthy in between visits.

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Flossing a Waste of Time?

Here at Manhattan Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in Midtown Manhattan we are pretty horrified by the idea that flossing could be a waste of time. The idea has been put forward by a leading dental expert in the UK who suggests this might be the case, but not because it is ineffective.

The reason they are suggesting this is because most people do not floss properly, if at all, and their argument is that by flossing incorrectly people could be doing their gums more harm than good. Most importantly, they also point out that by failing to floss correctly there is the risk that gums will be damaged or that the chances of developing gum disease will be increased.

If you don’t do not floss your teeth properly then you are at much greater risk of needing to see a good periodontist NYC such as Dr. Navid Rahmani for treatment for periodontal disease.

Why Flossing Your Teeth Is Important

There is no question that when you have the proper flossing technique then it is probably the most effective way to clean in between your teeth, but the problem is that flossing does require a high level of dexterity that many people simply don’t have. If someone flosses incorrectly there is a risk that instead of removing plaque and food debris, they could be pushing it down in between their teeth and into the gums, leaving this debris in the perfect position to create problems.

Another common mistake is using a piece of dental floss to saw in between the teeth as this can traumatize the gums and may even cause them to recede( Read more: gum recession). So what is the solution?

Correct Flossing Technique

One solution is to learn how to use dental floss correctly. Any hygienist will be able to demonstrate the correct technique and can provide guidance on learning how to floss properly. Sometimes using a different dental floss will make things easier. There is a bit of a knack to flossing which is why a practical demonstration can be so useful.

Alternatives to Flossing in NYC

If you know you cannot get on with flossing or have limited dexterity, then there are alternatives as you can use interdental brushes or air or water flossers. Interdental brushes are tiny toothbrushes that fit in between your teeth and these can be very easy to use and they also provide stimulation for your gums which will help keep the gum tissue strong and healthy. They come in a variety of sizes and you may need to use more than one size to reach in between all the teeth in your mouth.

Another alternative is to use water or air flossers that work by forcing water or air in between your teeth and these can be very effective. These are a more expensive option than interdental brushes but should last for a very long time.

What Happens if You Don’t Floss?

If you don’t do anything then you are at much greater risk of needing to see a good periodontist such as Dr. Navid Rahmani of New York periodontal clinic for treatment for periodontal disease.

Gum disease is most often caused by poor oral hygiene and it can be incredibly destructive. Ultimately you could lose teeth and you will put your general health at risk. You could end up spending hours in the dental chair and treatment may need to be ongoing. It is far simpler to find some method of cleaning in between your teeth that you know you can commit to using.

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Without treatment, periodontal disease will destroy the ligaments that help hold your teeth in their sockets, as well as the actual sockets themselves. Unfortunately, all too often, active periodontal disease can cause tooth loss. Fortunately, there is quite a lot we can do to help, here at Manhattan Periodontics & Implant Surgery.

How We Can Help

Our periodontist, Dr. Navid Rahmani is able to accurately diagnose active periodontal disease, before suggesting the most advanced treatments to help eradicate or control it, as well as procedures designed to help repair some of the damage. The first thing to do is to try to halt the progression of the disease by removing as much of the infection as we can. There are various surgical and non-surgical treatments that can be used to do this and which include the use of advanced laser surgery. Often we may combine several treatments to help provide the best results, for example scaling and root planing with laser dentistry.

How to Treat Active Periodontal Disease

Scaling and root planing is a treatment to deep clean the gums and any exposed tooth roots. These surfaces are mechanically cleaned using special hand tools, before the exposed root surfaces are smoothed or planed, a procedure that helps make it easier for the gums to reattach themselves to the teeth and a smooth surface is harder for bacteria to adhere to. Once this process is completed, we might use laser dentistry to help remove any badly damaged gum tissue and to help sterilize the gum pockets. Laser dentistry is a nice way to receive treatment as it is much more comfortable with fewer side effects such as bleeding or swelling and faster healing.

How to Repair Periodontal Disease

Once the disease is under control, we can also explore ways to help regenerate and replace lost tissues. There are a number of very sophisticated treatments that can be utilized by Dr. Rahmani and which can help rebuild lost bone and gum tissues using the most advanced regenerative materials. These treatments can be especially useful in preparation for dental implants to replace any teeth that may have been lost to this disease.

If dental implants are an option you are considering, then you may well need to have some treatment to replace bone or tissues lost to active periodontal disease. This will help ensure your new implants have adequate support and it will also make sure they look great.

Periodontal disease is a very destructive condition, but there are lots of things that we can do to help you overcome the effects. If you do have gum problems, then the sooner you seek professional care from a periodontist, the better and you do not need a referral from your general dentist to book an appointment.

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1. Learn How Gum Disease Can Develop

Preventing gum disease important as it’s a bacterial infection and is generally caused by poor oral hygiene, although some people with conditions that affect their immune system are more at risk. If you fail to brush and floss, plaque can quickly build up over your teeth and gums and plaque consists largely of bacteria. Even worse, plaque can soon harden into calculus, a substance that is so hard that it can only be removed during a professional cleaning. The bacteria in calculus produce toxins that infect and inflame the gums, initially causing an early form of gum disease called gingivitis. At this stage treatment can still save your gums and your teeth, but soon gingivitis will develop into periodontitis. This is much more serious and at this stage both your teeth and your general health are at risk.

2. Make Sure You Don’t Develop Gum Disease

Preventative dental care is by far your best option and is much more cost-effective in the longer term, and it really is very simple. All you need do is visit your dentist on a regular basis for professional checkups and cleanings, or if you prefer you can have regular periodontal evaluations at a periodontal office, such as Manhattan Periodontics & Implant Surgery.

Regular assessments will help detect any small changes to the condition of your gums so action can be taken straight away for preventing gum disease and clear up any signs of infection. Your dentist or periodontist will carefully probe your gums to measure the depth of the pockets in between your gums and your teeth. These measurements are recorded so any improvements or deterioration in your gum health is easy to see. They will also be looking for any signs of active disease such as receding gums, gums that bleed easily when gently probed, or gums that look swollen or red.

3. Learn About Treating and Preventing Gum Disease

A professional scale and polish is another very important step in preventing gum disease and most people will need to have their teeth professionally cleaned every six months. Some people might need to have their teeth cleaned more frequently, for example anyone with a medical condition that increases their risk of gum disease, or sometimes pregnancy can increase the risk of gum disease or will worsen any signs of this disease that are already present.

Great professional preventative dental care can only do so much and it is essential that you look after your teeth and gums at home. This only involves cleaning your teeth at least twice a day, for two minutes each time and flossing once-a-day, a simple routine that will take less than ten minutes. Your reward will be healthy teeth and gums and quite possibly lower medical bills.

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