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Home › Podcast › Podcast Episode #112: Preventing and Treating Gingival Recession

Podcast Episode #112: Preventing and Treating Gingival Recession

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Today we tackle the stealthy issue of gingival recession. Discover how to enhance your smile’s durability through smart tips and effective measures. We’ll explore the intricate aspects of oral health, including genetic factors, orthodontic effects, and dietary impacts on your gums. Unexpected factors, such as dental blood supply issues and intake of crunchy foods and oral piercings, may have a strong impact on your oral health. We’ll delve into prevention and treatment strategies to maintain healthy gums.  Learn about the best dental care practices, the significance of diet, and when to consider surgical intervention. It’s about more than just addressing existing issues—it’s about proactively protecting your mouth from potential threats. Tune in for invaluable insights to keep your gums in top shape. 

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Key points from this episode:

  • 00:42 – Gingival Recession
  • 06:00 – Surgical and Preventive Approaches
  • 08:15 – Dentinal Sensitivity
  • 11:01 – Bacterial Plaque, Inflammation, and Bleeding Gums
  • 12:45 – Orthodontic Movement of Teeth Beyond the Arch Form
  • 14:52 – Abnormal Tooth Position
  • 16:32 – High Frenum Attachment 
  • 17:35 – Oral Piercings
  • 18:12 – Direct Traumatic Injury
  • 21:53 – Aggressive or Improper Toothbrushing and Flossing
  • 27:39 – Genetics
  • 31:14 – Strategies for Prevention
  • 35:51 – Surgical Intervention
  • 42:00 – Ancestry vs Modern Challenges

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About Mark Burhenne, DDS

I’m on a mission to empower people everywhere with the same evidence-based, easy-to-understand dental health advice that my patients get. You can read my story here. I have been a dentist in private practice for 35 years. I graduated from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA in 1987 and am a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Academy of General Dentistry (Chicago, IL), American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and Dental Board of California.

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