Due to grinding I have gum receeding and loosing my smile.

Q. Dear Dr Tennet, For as long as I can remember I have suffered from bruxism. I sleep with a nightguard which my NHS dentist made for me but my gums seem to be receeding as a result of the grinding, which I think has now led to gum disease, and my upper anterior teeth are becoming very thin and I’m terrified of them snapping off altogether. I’m only 27 and hate my smile. My teeth seem to be wearing down and decaying very quickly and I’m terrified of having to wear a denture. Do you think crowns and possibly gum grafts may help me? I really don’t want to lose my teeth and my NHS dentist doesn’t seem to care.

A. Wear, tooth decay and receeding gums are normally caused by separate problems. It is likely that advanced treatment planning is needed. I can offer a free initial chat at our private practice to assess the likely way forward.Rob0121 643 0610

Dr Rob Tennet St Johns Dental Practice 18 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, B2 5QJ Web: www.e-dentalpractice.co.uk
July 2nd, 2011 at 08:47 PM
kelly Says :

hi i just been told i got receding gum if its treated to stop receding thanks

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