Receding gums can be caused by a number of different things, including gum disease, genetics, a lack of dental care, or even hormones. All of these factors can contribute to the problem.
There is no natural way to make your gums grow back; this issue can only be fixed by medical intervention.
And if you are missing teeth while having receding gums, you must be wondering if dentures will improve or worsen your condition.
Can Dentures Be Fitted To Receding Gums?
Yes, dentures can be fitted to receding gums. However, whether this is a good idea or not depends.
Choose carefully whether you want to fix your receding gums with a gum graft or partial dentures if you’re considering either option. One of these treatments can help solve the problem you’re having, while the other one actually has a chance of making things worse.
Partial Dentures and Receding Gums
A tooth replacement known as a partial denture replaces only the portion of the tooth that is visible to the naked eye. There is no root to hold the tooth in place.
In its place, the artificial tooth is secured to a plate made of plastic or metal that is placed in the patient’s mouth. This plate is “secured” to your mouth by the use of hooks and clasps that go around your natural teeth.
In spite of the fact that they solve one dental issue, partial dentures frequently result in additional issues. To be more specific, they may cause or speed up gum recession.
The base is responsible for two different types of gum problems.
Irritation and inflammation brought on by the hooks themselves can contribute to the development of recession. There is a possibility that the hooks and clasps will irritate your gums. Once your gums have been irritated, they are more likely to become inflamed and may recede as a result. As a direct consequence of this, your gums may become irritated as a result of your partial dentures.
In addition to this, it is very easy for little bits of food to accumulate around the hooks. In the event that this is not cleaned, it serves as a source of fuel for the bacteria that cause gum disease. This can be made worse by food and bacteria that collect on the hooks and clasps, which encourage gum disease and can make the condition worse.
Treatments for Receding Gums
What treatment options are available for gum recession that is caused by partial dentures? Your first option is to try adjusting your partial dentures so that the hooks and clasps no longer irritate your gums. Dentists may also suggest alterations to your oral hygiene routine in order to assist in lowering the total amount of food and bacterial contamination in your mouth.
Adjusting the partial denture to reduce irritation is possible, but in some cases, you will need to remove the denture before you can eat or drink anything.
Dentures are not the best option for receding gums.
