In order to understand gingival atrophy, we must start with the basic structure of teeth and periodontal tissue. I believe everyone is familiar with teeth. As the name implies, periodontal tissue is the tissue around teeth in the mouth, which is responsible for nourishing, supporting and protecting our teeth.
Causes of gingival atrophy
First, the influence of internal factors: gingival malnutrition, this kind of malnutrition, a relatively new discovery is that after adulthood (after the age of 25), the gums absorb nutrients through the digestive system, especially the function of vitamin C deteriorates sharply, leading to gingival malnutrition and began to shrink. It's just that the symptoms of atrophy are usually not obvious at this time, and everyone doesn't realize it.
Second, the influence of the external environment: Research shows that the malnutrition in the oral environment is easy to worsen due to the influence of various hormones contained in various foods and the great psychological pressure faced in work and life. Specifically, the incidence of gingival atrophy is increasing year by year, and the onset age is getting younger and younger. Even many people have severe gum atrophy before the age of 25.
Third, gingival atrophy caused by age factors: physiological atrophy is a degenerative change caused by age. Generally, the elderly have different degrees of gingival atrophy. This kind of gingival atrophy is generally not treated, but only slows down the speed of gingival atrophy.
What kind of gum atrophy can be recovered?
1. Dental calculus-recoverable
Long-term dental calculus is not cleaned up in time, which will lead to more and more, and will lead to gingival atrophy over time. Under normal circumstances, if you choose to wash your teeth to remove dental calculus, you can remove the irritant that causes gingival atrophy, and gingival atrophy will slowly recover.
2. Periodontal disease-it is difficult to recover.
Gingival atrophy is one of the symptoms of periodontitis, and gingivitis is the early stage of periodontitis. The dental environment will also become very bad, periodontal abscess, and the gap between teeth will become bigger and bigger. At this time, it is difficult to repair the problem of gingival atrophy by going to the hospital to treat periodontitis.
3. Wrong brushing method-recoverable
When choosing a toothbrush, there is no concept of soft hair and fine hair, and the usual brushing method is not right, which will lead to different degrees of friction on the gums. At this time, as long as the brushing habits are properly adjusted and oral hygiene is maintained, gingival atrophy can be recovered.
How to effectively prevent gingival atrophy?
1, develop good oral hygiene habits.
Because gingival atrophy will make exposed teeth more sensitive to cold and hot temperature changes and acidic foods, thus hindering eating and greatly reducing the quality of life. Good oral hygiene every day can relieve pain and better protect teeth and gums.
2. Prevention and treatment of inflammatory oral diseases
Periodontitis, dental calculus, oral ulcer, gingivitis, gingival abscess, food impaction and improper dentures are all causes of gingival atrophy. You should go to the hospital for regular examination and treatment and professional consultation.
3. Treat senile systemic diseases that cause gingival atrophy.
If endocrine disorders can lead to gingival atrophy, after curing the primary disease, gingival atrophy will be improved to some extent. Gingival atrophy will directly lead to dentin hypersensitivity, which will be more obvious for cold, hot, sour, sweet and other foods, and there will be short-term and sharp pain.