Receding Gums!

[girl on the bus]

So I've noticed the past year my teeth have been getting more and more sensitive to cold stuff. Now I can't even bite into a room temperature grape without getting some discomfort!

My question is, does invisalign have anything to do with my gums? Maybe indirectly? I've also noticed a ridge on my teeth where my gums used to be. But I also suspect that when I got my attachments put in the lady that did it was so rough my gums swelled up and I couldn't brush my teeth properly for a week. Could that have permanently caused them to recede?

It's really hard to say. I'm' getting kind of worried because I want straight teeth, but what's the point in having them when your gums aren't healthy?

Anyone have sensitive gum issues? I'm getting desperate.

[Sunny]

Gums can recede for many reasons, although I doubt it was because of the swelling after your attachments were put on ... although of course it could be.

Gums can recede due to the way a person brushes them ... they need to be brushed very gently and with a soft brush. Teeth moving can cause gums to recede, getting older can also cause this, as can gum disease.

I recommend you talk to your ortho about your gums and ask for his/her advice ... or your dentist. Also it should help if you brush with a toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth, like sensodyne.

I've had gum issues due to me not flossing for many years. I had gum disease (minor) and after that was treated, I learned about the need to floss and have been 'a floss once daily' person since then. I use sensodyne total whitening toothpaste and find I rarely have any issues with sensitivity.

Good luck with getting your sensitivity to stop!

[paulmerc]

I've just recently started to notice some small gaps at the top (bottom, closest to the gums) of the teeth which weren't there before. I hope it isn't some form or recidivism from wearing the invisalign.

[Bracer215]

I am in traditional metal brackets and I also have noticed gum recession that was not there before. Seems it is because the teeth are moving.