Dr. Chetan Mathias

Are you keen to have straighter, more uniform teeth?

After an initial assessment, we agreed that clear aligners would be the first course of action to help bridge the gap between the front teeth.

After the treatment was complete, we finished with some composite bonding to help bring a uniform appearance to the teeth.

This has certainly made a difference and has helped the patient to feel much more confident about their smile.

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👨‍⚕️ Dr Chetan Mathias

Something I want to talk about today because it comes up more often than people realise; gum recession.

It is one of the most common things I see in practice and one of the most misunderstood. Here is what surprises a lot of patients when I raise it: gum recession can happen even to people who attend their hygienist appointments regularly, brush twice a day, and genuinely look after their teeth.

So what causes it?

Brushing too hard is one of the biggest culprits and it is far more common than you would think. Aggressive brushing over time gradually wears away the gum tissue, slowly exposing the root of the tooth. Gum disease is another leading cause, where bacterial build-up below the gumline causes the gum to pull away. Genetics also plays a role; some people are simply more predisposed to it regardless of how well they care for their teeth. Grinding, misaligned teeth, and even certain lifestyle factors such as smoking can all contribute too.

The reason regular visits matter so much is this - gum recession is a gradual process. It rarely announces itself with pain or obvious symptoms in the early stages — which means by the time most people notice it, it has already been developing for some time. Catching it early gives us the best possible chance of slowing it down.

And if it's left too long?

Untreated gum disease and significant recession can lead to tooth sensitivity, root exposure, bone loss, and ultimately tooth loss. Research has also increasingly linked poor gum health to wider systemic health issues including heart disease, diabetes, and complications in pregnancy. Your gums are not separate from the rest of your body, they are a window into it.

Please never feel embarrassed coming to us with this. We're not here to judge how long it's been or what stage things have reached. We're here to help without any judgement whatsoever

If you have noticed your teeth looking longer than they used to, sensitivity to hot or cold, or your gums feeling tender or pulling away, please do not wait. Come and see us, the sooner we catch it, the more we can do

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