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Have you ever heard the phrase \u201clong in the tooth?\u201d It\u2019s often used to describe someone who\u2019s a little bit older, but the phrase actually comes from a rather common oral health problem: gum recession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In truth, there are quite a few reasons why you might be looking a little bit \u201clong in the tooth.\u201d In the worst cases, this can even expose your teeth roots, which can be deeply uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re curious, here are some of the most common causes of gum recession, and what can be done about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Aging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starting with the origin of that famous phrase, people naturally start to see their gums recede as they get older. As people age their gums may begin to weaken, and the bone structure in the jaw may degrade. Incidentally, this is also part of why older people lose their teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There isn\u2019t much that can be done to stop age-related gum recession, so it\u2019s best to focus on factors you can control<\/a>, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gum Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum disease is extremely common\u2014it\u2019s estimated that around 50% of American adults have the condition, and that number only gets higher with age. Gum disease comes with all kinds of problems, one of which is gum recession. Bacteria can damage the gums and bones which, over time, can lead them to shrink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tobacco Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Smoking has no shortage of negative effects on the mouth, and among them, gum recession may honestly be the least of them. That said, the damage that tobacco can do to the gums shouldn\u2019t be overlooked, as it can absolutely lead to serious recession over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bruxism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bruxism, more commonly known as teeth grinding, puts an enormous amount of pressure on the teeth and gums. Most people do it while sleeping, so they may not even be aware of it, but bruxism can agitate the gums over time. Eventually, that may lead to recession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hard Brushing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you notice your gums starting to recede, you may decide that you want to brush really hard to break up plaque deposits. However, this may actually irritate your gums further, making the problem worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to prevent gum recession, the first thing you should do would be to cut out any of these risk factors you may have. Then, take good care of your teeth: brush them with a soft-bristled toothbrush twice a day, floss daily, and see your dentist often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Crovatto & Edwards Family Dentistry, we appreciate what it means that hundreds of families have trusted us to handle their dental care, and we work extremely hard to ensure that their faith isn\u2019t misplaced. We prioritize the experience of our patients above everything else, so we can guarantee that you and the people you love will be able to get the care that they deserve!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions about receding gums, we can be reached at our website<\/a> or by phone at (904) 272-0800.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you ever heard the phrase \u201clong in the tooth?\u201d It\u2019s often used to describe someone who\u2019s a little bit older, but the phrase actually comes from a rather common oral health problem: gum recession. In truth, there are quite a few reasons why you might be looking a little bit \u201clong in the tooth.\u201d […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nCauses Of Gum Recession | Crovatto & Edwards Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019re a little bit long in the tooth, there are plenty of good reasons why that may be. 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