Gum recession in the elderly may be physiological, it may also be caused by subgingival plaque and calculus, and it may be caused by dentures, which need to be used for the situation of the appropriate solution.
1. Physiological reasons: with age, the gums will appear degenerative changes, so the phenomenon of gum recession, this situation usually does not require special treatment, usually do a good job of oral hygiene.
2. Subgingival plaque and calculus: If there is subgingival plaque or calculus in the elderly, it may also lead to gum recession, which needs to be improved by subgingival scraping, and if accompanied by inflammation, it needs to be treated with medication, such as ornidazole, amoxicillin and so on.
3. Dentures: Gum recession in the elderly can also be caused by the installation of dentures, usually need to remove the bad dentures, re-repair.
Gum recession in the elderly is recommended to actively go to the regular hospital, clear what causes, follow the doctor’s instructions to adopt suitable solutions and medication. Usually must do a good job of oral hygiene, can reduce the chance of oral disease.