How to effectively prevent gum recession

1. To prevent gum recession, it is necessary to:

1。 Practice good oral hygiene

Choose toothpaste and toothbrush that meet the recommendations of the National Dental Prevention Organization. Brush your teeth 2-3 times a day, and once at night before going to bed. When it is too late or inconvenient to brush your teeth, you can use a periodontal atrophy mouth instead, and on some special occasions, you can use soup or tea to rinse your mouth to keep your mouth clean.

2。 Prevention and treatment of inflammatory oral diseases

Periodontitis, dental calculus, mouth ulcers, periodontitis, periodontal abscesses, food impaction and ill-fitting dentures are all causes of periodontal atrophy caused by irritation, so it is advisable to go to the hospital regularly for examination and treatment, and conduct consultation on oral self-care knowledge. Periodontal periodontium that has atrophied can also be treated surgically.

3。 Treatment of senile systemic diseases that cause periodontal atrophy

For example, endocrine disorders can lead to periodontal atrophy; anemia and vitamin C deficiency, prone to periodontal bleeding; Diabetics are prone to oral inflammation; Serious conditions such as leukemia can also cause periodontal atrophy. After the primary disease is cured, periodontal atrophy also improves.

4。 Make choices about your surroundings.

Arsenic, lead and other poisoning can lead to periodontitis, periodontal edema and periodontal atrophy, so you should pay attention to the quality of your working and living environment and avoid exposure to toxic substances.

2. Massage that helps prevent gum recession in the elderly

Massaging the gums is one of the main ways to prevent gum recession in the elderly, keep your teeth healthy, and avoid premature loosening and loss of teeth.

1。 Extraoral Massage:

After brushing your teeth before going to bed at night, put your right index finger on the skin outside the mouth corresponding to the gums, massage the gums of each part from left to right and from top to bottom, the massage direction is the upper teeth down and the lower teeth up, gently press and rub 50 times each, or do a small circular rotation massage.For the gums on the inside of the teeth, you can use the tongue against the gums and massage the upper teeth down and the lower teeth up 50 times.

2。 Intraoral massage:

After washing your hands and rinsing your mouth, place your left index finger on the gums inside your mouth with your upper teeth down and your lower teeth up for 50 times each, then rotate or move back and forth 50 times each. Note: If conditions permit, you can wear a disinfectant finger mask for massage.

3。 Toothbrush Massage:

After brushing your teeth every day, tilt the bristles at about 45 degrees and press them on the gums to make the gums temporarily ischemia and white, and relax the toothbrush after 5~10 seconds to re-engorge the gums, and so on.

4。 Chewing Massage:

Eating more fiber-rich vegetables (such as celery) or firm-textured fruits (such as apples) can massage the gums.