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David Moran
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Joined: 30 Apr 2006
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Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:26 pm Post subject: Note

Gum recession

I am 22 and have been noticing some gum recession. I have cerebral palsy and
often shake whenever I brush my teeth, and I think this is the main cause of
the recession. I was at the dentist a few months ago for something unrelated
and I asked him about it. He looked and didn't seem too worried about it.
Should I be concerned? It looks to be only on my front teeth.

Thanks.
Dave

Steven Bornfeld
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Joined: 28 Apr 2005
Posts: 492

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 1:59 am Post subject: Note

Re: Gum recession

David Moran wrote:

Quote:

In young people, a certain amount of what we call "passive eruption"
takes place, so the gumline moves somewhat. This is not abnormal. I'm
inclined to think if your dentist isn't concerned you shouldn't be either.

Steve

David Moran
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Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Posts: 14

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 3:22 am Post subject: Note

Re: Gum recession

"Steven Bornfeld" <dentaltwinmung@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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Quote:

David Moran wrote:
I am 22 and have been noticing some gum recession. I have cerebral palsy
and often shake whenever I brush my teeth, and I think this is the main
cause of the recession. I was at the dentist a few months ago for
something unrelated and I asked him about it. He looked and didn't seem
too worried about it. Should I be concerned? It looks to be only on my
front teeth.

Thanks.
Dave

In young people, a certain amount of what we call "passive eruption" takes
place, so the gumline moves somewhat. This is not abnormal. I'm inclined
to think if your dentist isn't concerned you shouldn't be either.

Steve

Thanks. I had one dentist concerned about it, but my new dentist pretty much
just noted it and didn't say much more about it so I took that as he wasn't
too worried about it.

David

David Moran
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Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Posts: 14

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 4:05 pm Post subject: Note

Re: Gum recession

"David Moran" <dmoran21@cox.net> wrote in message
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Quote:

"Steven Bornfeld" <dentaltwinmung@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:449C9C75.4060804@earthlink.net...

David Moran wrote:
I am 22 and have been noticing some gum recession. I have cerebral palsy
and often shake whenever I brush my teeth, and I think this is the main
cause of the recession. I was at the dentist a few months ago for
something unrelated and I asked him about it. He looked and didn't seem
too worried about it. Should I be concerned? It looks to be only on my
front teeth.

Thanks.
Dave

In young people, a certain amount of what we call "passive eruption"
takes place, so the gumline moves somewhat. This is not abnormal. I'm
inclined to think if your dentist isn't concerned you shouldn't be
either.

Steve

Thanks. I had one dentist concerned about it, but my new dentist pretty
much just noted it and didn't say much more about it so I took that as he
wasn't too worried about it.

David

I went to the dentist today and they told me I should get a nightguard made
(he said my recession is due to grinding). My parents aren't too thrilled
about shelling out the money for a nightguard, but I am researching it as
well.

David

Mark & Steven Bornfel
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Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Posts: 888

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:00 pm Post subject: Note

Re: Gum recession

David Moran wrote:

Quote:

"David Moran" <dmoran21@cox.net> wrote in message
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"Steven Bornfeld" <dentaltwinmung@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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David Moran wrote:

I am 22 and have been noticing some gum recession. I have cerebral palsy
and often shake whenever I brush my teeth, and I think this is the main
cause of the recession. I was at the dentist a few months ago for
something unrelated and I asked him about it. He looked and didn't seem
too worried about it. Should I be concerned? It looks to be only on my
front teeth.

Thanks.
Dave

In young people, a certain amount of what we call "passive eruption"
takes place, so the gumline moves somewhat. This is not abnormal. I'm
inclined to think if your dentist isn't concerned you shouldn't be
either.

Steve

Thanks. I had one dentist concerned about it, but my new dentist pretty
much just noted it and didn't say much more about it so I took that as he
wasn't too worried about it.

David

I went to the dentist today and they told me I should get a nightguard made
(he said my recession is due to grinding). My parents aren't too thrilled
about shelling out the money for a nightguard, but I am researching it as
well.

David

Do you grind your teeth?

Steve

--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001

David Moran
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Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Posts: 14

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:37 pm Post subject: Note

Re: Gum recession

"Mark & Steven Bornfeld" <bornfeldmung@dentaltwins.com> wrote in message
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Quote:

David Moran wrote:
"David Moran" <dmoran21@cox.net> wrote in message
news:Ad2ng.43110$fG3.15295@dukeread09...

"Steven Bornfeld" <dentaltwinmung@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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David Moran wrote:

I am 22 and have been noticing some gum recession. I have cerebral
palsy and often shake whenever I brush my teeth, and I think this is
the main cause of the recession. I was at the dentist a few months ago
for something unrelated and I asked him about it. He looked and didn't
seem too worried about it. Should I be concerned? It looks to be only
on my front teeth.

Thanks.
Dave

In young people, a certain amount of what we call "passive eruption"
takes place, so the gumline moves somewhat. This is not abnormal. I'm
inclined to think if your dentist isn't concerned you shouldn't be
either.

Steve

Thanks. I had one dentist concerned about it, but my new dentist pretty
much just noted it and didn't say much more about it so I took that as he
wasn't too worried about it.

David

I went to the dentist today and they told me I should get a nightguard
made (he said my recession is due to grinding). My parents aren't too
thrilled about shelling out the money for a nightguard, but I am
researching it as well.

David

Do you grind your teeth?

Steve

--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001

I used to, but I don't know if I do now. I know I don't when I'm awake so if
I do, it must be when I'm asleep.

David

Mark & Steven Bornfel
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Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Posts: 888

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:54 pm Post subject: Note

Re: Gum recession

David Moran wrote:

Quote:

I used to, but I don't know if I do now. I know I don't when I'm awake so if
I do, it must be when I'm asleep.

David

I would be interested in knowing what makes the dentist feel grinding
is responsible for the recession. Back in the dark ages they felt that
"Stillman's clefts" were caused by occlusal trauma such as grinding.
They were a rather characteristic cleft-like defect in the gumline,
usually in the mid-facial surface. I suppose that there are instances
where trauma from bite may contribute to gum recession, but it's down
the list of things I'd consider, and overall Stillman's clefts are a
pretty archaic concept--I haven't heard of them in years.

Steve

Quote:

--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001

David Moran
medicine forum beginner

Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Posts: 14

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:57 pm Post subject: Note

Re: Gum recession

"Mark & Steven Bornfeld" <bornfeldmung@dentaltwins.com> wrote in message
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Quote:

David Moran wrote:

I used to, but I don't know if I do now. I know I don't when I'm awake so
if I do, it must be when I'm asleep.

David

I would be interested in knowing what makes the dentist feel grinding is
responsible for the recession. Back in the dark ages they felt that
"Stillman's clefts" were caused by occlusal trauma such as grinding. They
were a rather characteristic cleft-like defect in the gumline, usually in
the mid-facial surface. I suppose that there are instances where trauma
from bite may contribute to gum recession, but it's down the list of
things I'd consider, and overall Stillman's clefts are a pretty archaic
concept--I haven't heard of them in years.

Steve

--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001

My step-dad said to buy a mouth guard similar to what a football player
might wear, but personally, I would think something a dentist would make
would be better. My step-dad's just not too thrilled about shelling out a
couple hundred dollars for something like that.

Dave

Mark & Steven Bornfel
medicine forum Guru

Joined: 30 Apr 2005
Posts: 888

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:16 pm Post subject: Note

Re: Gum recession

David Moran wrote:

Quote:

"Mark & Steven Bornfeld" <bornfeldmung@dentaltwins.com> wrote in message
news:%PXng.5347$Yk.4303@trnddc06...

David Moran wrote:

I used to, but I don't know if I do now. I know I don't when I'm awake so
if I do, it must be when I'm asleep.

David

I would be interested in knowing what makes the dentist feel grinding is
responsible for the recession. Back in the dark ages they felt that
"Stillman's clefts" were caused by occlusal trauma such as grinding. They
were a rather characteristic cleft-like defect in the gumline, usually in
the mid-facial surface. I suppose that there are instances where trauma
from bite may contribute to gum recession, but it's down the list of
things I'd consider, and overall Stillman's clefts are a pretty archaic
concept--I haven't heard of them in years.

Steve

--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001

My step-dad said to buy a mouth guard similar to what a football player
might wear, but personally, I would think something a dentist would make
would be better. My step-dad's just not too thrilled about shelling out a
couple hundred dollars for something like that.

Dave

I'd sooner see you get a second opinion. Store-bought nightguards can
do more harm than good.

Steve

--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001

David Moran
medicine forum beginner

Joined: 30 Apr 2006
Posts: 14

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:41 pm Post subject: Note

Re: Gum recession

"Mark & Steven Bornfeld" <bornfeldmung@dentaltwins.com> wrote in message
news:51Zng.825$%67.670@trndny02...

Quote:

David Moran wrote:
"Mark & Steven Bornfeld" <bornfeldmung@dentaltwins.com> wrote in message
news:%PXng.5347$Yk.4303@trnddc06...

David Moran wrote:

I used to, but I don't know if I do now. I know I don't when I'm awake
so if I do, it must be when I'm asleep.

David

I would be interested in knowing what makes the dentist feel grinding is
responsible for the recession. Back in the dark ages they felt that
"Stillman's clefts" were caused by occlusal trauma such as grinding. They
were a rather characteristic cleft-like defect in the gumline, usually in
the mid-facial surface. I suppose that there are instances where trauma
from bite may contribute to gum recession, but it's down the list of
things I'd consider, and overall Stillman's clefts are a pretty archaic
concept--I haven't heard of them in years.

Steve

--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001

My step-dad said to buy a mouth guard similar to what a football player
might wear, but personally, I would think something a dentist would make
would be better. My step-dad's just not too thrilled about shelling out a
couple hundred dollars for something like that.

Dave

I'd sooner see you get a second opinion. Store-bought nightguards can do
more harm than good.

Steve

--
Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
http://www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5001

Well, I just moved and this is my first time visiting this dentist for a
check up. My last dentist also suggested it so I think it'd be a good idea
to check into it.

Dave

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