Dear Sir/Madam,
for several years I have been struggling with receding gums.
On the teeth it all looks like pockets; I do not know whether that is the correct term, but that is how I understood it when I looked up information online. Until now, various dentists in MB have told me either that it cannot be corrected or that they have never even seen this in their careers.
My simple explanation is that I probably physically pushed the gums away from the teeth, and over the years it has only gradually become worse. Several years ago they made me "extended fillings", but the recession is still continuing. I do not have swelling, but in the long run it is very disturbing and painful, even though my teeth are otherwise healthy.
Thank you for your answer.
Kind regards,
dragica
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
If I have understood your explanation correctly, I could conclude that in your case these are not periodontal pockets, but wedge-shaped erosions, which are most often the result of incorrect tooth brushing. If the brush does not move from the red toward the white, damage to the marginal gum occurs. The epithelial attachment breaks down and the gum begins to recede toward the tooth root. The buccal bone follows the recession, so the condition becomes similar to what you describe. The presence of true periodontal pockets can only be confirmed on an X-ray. The disease requires periodontal therapy. For advice, prognosis and determination of treatment for your condition, we need to perform a clinical examination and take an X-ray.
Have a nice day!