Overview

Sings of a receding gum line are red and swollen gums that have begun to withdraw from the teeth. Several conditions can cause receding gums, but the most common is gum disease. If you have receding gums or you think you might have gum disease, should seek dental treatment.

Features

A receding gum line is easy for your dentist to diagnose. The website the Mouth Doctor describes the symptoms as a visible receding gum line, red and inflamed gums, bleeding gums, loose teeth, exposed roots, and tooth sensitivity to hot or cold food and drinks.

Effects

According to the Mouth Doctor, the top cause of receding gum line is gum disease. Gum disease arises when bacteria in the mouth accumulates and forms plaque on the teeth around the gum line. This can irritate the gums, causing them to become inflamed and bleed. As this conditions worsens, the plague buildup increases and can form a layer between the teeth and gums. The buildup of waste formed by the bacteria erodes the gum tissue, causing gum recession.

Warning

The Mouth Doctor warns that receding gums, if untreated, can lead to serious conditions that you may not even realize are linked to gum disease. Apart from loss of teeth, receding gums can lead to stroke, heart disease, heart attack, respiratory diseases and diabetes.

Prevention/Solution

One holistic remedy for gum disease and receding gums recommended by the Mouth Doctor is manuka honey. Like most raw honey, manuka has antibacterial properties, but its anti-bacterial properties are so strong that they get to work on gum bacteria before the enzymes in the body can break down the honey and absorb it.

Prevention/Solution

According to Gum Disease Treatments, myrrh has anti-inflammatory, anesthetic, anti-bacterial and wound-healing properties. This means it can help with receding gums in several ways, such as reducing gum and tooth sensitivity, killing bacteria, preventing inflamed and bleeding gums, and helping new gum tissue grow.