According to the data released by the National Steering Group for the Prevention and Treatment of Dental Diseases, about 80% of adults in my country currently suffer from gingival recession. Some experts predict that this figure will continue to rise in the future.
For the phenomenon of gingival recession, many people subconsciously think that only middle-aged and elderly friends will appear, but in fact, gingival recession has become a problem between the post-80s generation and the post-80s generation. It is one of the oral diseases with the highest prevalence in the post-90s group, which also indicates that the phenomenon of gingival recession is gradually “rejuvenating”. So why is the phenomenon of gum recession more and more common? Generally speaking, it is mainly caused by the following three reasons.
1. Improper way of brushing
In daily life, many people think that they need to move the toothbrush up and down to clean their teeth, but this This way of brushing will cause damage to the gums to a certain extent. Over time, it may also cause the gums to gradually move up, which will greatly increase the chance of gum recession. In order to ensure healthy gums, when we brush our teeth, we should divide it into two steps: when brushing the upper teeth, we can move the toothbrush from the top to the bottom, and when brushing the lower teeth, we need to move the toothbrush from the bottom to the bottom. This can effectively prevent the gums from being irritated.
2. The awareness of teeth cleaning is not yet popularized
In the eyes of many people, cleaning the mouth and Teeth just need to rely on a toothbrush, but that’s not the case. Teeth cleaning is very necessary for each of us. In the process of teeth cleaning, it can help us effectively remove calculus and plaque, which can effectively relieve the growth pressure of gums, thereby preventing gum recession. effect. For adults, it is best to limit the frequency of teeth cleaning to once or twice a year.
3. Problems with diet
Oral health is closely related to our daily eating habits. The food you eat will more or less affect the growth of the oral flora, and the gums are no exception. Therefore, it is best to eat less food that is strongly irritating to the mouth in our daily life, which can reduce the chance of gum recession to a certain extent.
From a medical point of view, gingival recession is similar to myopia, which can only be improved, not completely restored. So how should we improve the phenomenon of gingival recession in our daily life? First of all, we should minimize the scratching and stimulation of the gums, which requires us to master the correct brushing methods and pay more attention to our daily diet, which can effectively reduce the direct stimulation of the gums by external factors. At the same time, we can also increase the intake of calcium and vitamin D in an appropriate amount. These two substances have the effect of consolidating the hardness of teeth and periodontal, which can also improve the phenomenon of gingival recession to a certain extent.
In general, we should develop a healthy awareness of protecting teeth and gums in our daily life, and consciously prevent gum recession, which can effectively ensure the health of the oral cavity and gums, thereby reducing the risk of various diseases. risk of oral diseases.