There is such a violation in dentistry - the gum has lowered. How to treat this disease, you must know, as it can provoke loosening and tooth loss. This disease is a displacement of the gums from the neck of the tooth to its surface. Often the disease proceeds without obvious signs of inflammation. The only exception is the violation when the root of the tooth is exposed during periodontitis.
Main reasons
So, more details. If the gum has lowered, the reason for this may not be the large area of its attachment to the neck of the tooth. In this case, absolutely any traumatic factors can provoke its displacement. In addition, among the main factors of the occurrence of the problem, the following can be distinguished:
- diabetes;
- cervical osteochondrosis;
- hypothyroidism.
The disease can develop due to malocclusion, which leads to injury to the gums during chewing, and also interferes with normal brushing. Of great importance in the development of anomalies is the accumulation of pathogens and the formation of deposits on the teeth. Violation can be observed after dental treatment.
Types of gum prolapse
But in order. Gums have fallen, teeth are loose, aching pain - all these signs can often disturb patients. A similar disease is divided into several types, classified by such signs as:
- the spread of the pathological process;
- severity
- the presence of a causative factor.
By the spread of the pathological process - it can affect one or several teeth at once. In addition, such a violation can cover the entire oral cavity. By the presence of a causative factor, the disease is divided into symptomatic, physiological, and traumatic.
Main symptoms
Further. If the gum has lowered, the symptoms of this disease are quite obvious. Therefore, you can timely detect the problem and immediately take appropriate measures. Among the initial signs of the disease, it is necessary to highlight such as:
- pain in the area of the root of the tooth;
- gum inflammation and redness;
- bleeding gums.
If measures are not taken in a timely manner, the symptoms will increase even more. At the same time, teeth begin to loosen, bad breath appears, and a strong inflammatory process is also observed. In almost all cases, this condition is accompanied by tooth sensitivity, because if the gums fall, the teeth are exposed and become more susceptible to external factors. If unpleasant symptoms occur, you should immediately consult a doctor for treatment.
Therapy
It is important to know what to treat if the gums have fallen and are sore, since it is important to provide timely help. There are several different methods of treatment, in particular such as:
- drug treatment;
- physiotherapeutic;
- orthodontic;
- surgical;
- the use of folk remedies.
Drug treatment is characterized by the fact that various vitamins, hormones, immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory drugs are used. The choice of drugs should be made by the attending doctor, taking into account the main causes of problems.
If the gum has lowered, physiotherapeutic techniques are used to conduct the treatment. What kind? Those that help raise the gum and prevent its subsequent descent. For this purpose, apply:
- electrophoresis;
- oxygen treatment;
- ultrasound therapy.
The most effective physiotherapeutic techniques in combination with other areas of treatment. When the gum has lowered, you can return it back by correcting this violation. Depending on the particular course of the disease, the installation of an artificial crown, an implant or the wearing of bracket systems may be indicated.
If the destruction of the gums is too advanced and the mobility of the teeth has become too strong , the only possible method of therapy is surgery. A good result can be obtained with the use of alternative therapy, however, such methods can be applied only if pathological changes have not gone too far.
Drug treatment
If the gum has lowered due to tartar, symptomatic therapy involves the removal of various deposits, splinting, and filling. And that's not it. With strong tooth sensitivity, deep fluoridation and the elimination of enamel defects are performed. In some cases, filling material of the appropriate shade is used.
If there is an inflammatory process, surgical cleaning is performed. Additionally, rinsing with antiseptics is prescribed, in particular, such as "Octenidine", "Miramistin", "Listerine". The use of antimicrobial agents, such as Sebidin, Grammidin, is indicated. In the absence of contraindications, immunomodulators are prescribed. It is recommended to use vitamin complexes with calcium.
Treatment with folk remedies
Other options. If the gum has lowered, traditional medicine will help to cope with this problem. Such drugs as:
- tincture of calamus and propolis;
- decoctions of herbs;
- plant juice;
- walnut shell.
You can prepare home remedies for brushing your teeth and
massage your gums. To do this, you can use tooth powder, salt, soda. Well help to cope with the disease homemade ointments. Choosing the right option is not at all difficult. To eliminate inflammation and to cope with gum prolapse, special compresses with aloe will help.
Operation
The operation is aimed at restoring the gums and closing the exposed area of the tooth. A standard method of therapy is patchwork. Separate flaps help close the tooth defect.
If gingival atrophy is too pronounced, a gingival autograft is used. The implant is obtained from a site of hard palate. A similar technique is much worse tolerated by patients and threatens with scarring.
Contraindications for surgery
The complete elimination of gingival prolapse is possible only through surgical intervention. However, there are a number of certain contraindications to the operation, in particular, such as:
- poor oral hygiene;
- the presence of somatic diseases;
- complex inflammatory processes;
- intolerance to anesthesia.
All these contraindications are relative. That is why it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Prevention
In order to prevent the occurrence of this disease, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules. If the bite is broken, the problem needs to be fixed as soon as possible, as this can lead not only to gum drooping, but also to many other problems.
It is very important to observe oral hygiene, use a soft brush to clean your teeth. In addition, it is not recommended to abuse sweet foods, as they lead to the destruction of tooth enamel.