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I am very interested in getting braces. I have some receding gums on my lower front teeth. Would I still be a candidate for braces?
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cindy36
in Drexel, NC
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Braces okay for receding gums but keep a watch
Recession on the lower anterior teeth is a common occurrence, and happens for a variety of recessions, one of them the natural aging process.
If the amount of recession is severe, then I will refer the patient to a periodontist prior to orthodontic treatment for their expert opinion.
If the amount of recession is mild and then gums are healthy, then I advise my patients that it is possible that tooth movement with braces can make the recession slightly worse, but there are things that we...
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Braces are still possible with receding gums
Recession is a normal occurence that happens with many people as time goes on...even with a lifetime of good oral hygiene. And it starts occuring at different ages in different people. Even with the recession, braces are worth looking into. Here are a few things to consider.
If the teeth are not severely crowded or overlapped you may be OK. If teeth have to be moved forward (advanced) to make them straight, it can further stress the gums leading to more recession.
If there is a concern for
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