Are My Gums Receding? How to Tell
Recession caught early can be halted; advanced recession needs treatment.
Signs
- Teeth appearing longer than before
- A yellowish band appearing at the neck of the tooth
- Increasing sensitivity to cold and sweet
- The brush catching in that area
- Black triangular gaps between teeth
- A grey line appearing at the edge of a crown
Two causes, two treatments
Inflammatory recession also loses bone and usually affects several teeth with red, swollen gums. Mechanical recession comes from hard brushing, where bone is preserved and specific teeth are affected — often more on the side opposite the dominant hand, a useful clue.
What can be done
First remove the cause: scaling and periodontal treatment for inflammation, technique correction and a soft brush for mechanical causes — which alone can halt progression. Fluoride and composite coverage help sensitivity, and grafting can cover the root.
Getting Here, Booking and Emergencies from Guzeloluk
Route, booking and emergency arrangements for patients from Guzeloluk.
Getting here from Guzeloluk
Güzeloluk lies in the Muratpaşa district of Antalya; Muratpaşa is one of the central districts, about 2 kilometres from the clinic. We also see patients from neighbouring areas that share the route from Guzeloluk, such as Gençlik, Kışla, Memurevleri, Şirinyalı. You can ask for the location on WhatsApp when travelling from Guzeloluk.
Appointments for Guzeloluk
At this distance, splitting treatment into visits is no problem for patients from Güzeloluk, and attending reviews is easy too. As with patients from Muratpasa generally, appointments for families from Guzeloluk can be scheduled consecutively.
Emergencies from Guzeloluk
Setting out from Güzeloluk at night is quick; come without delay in an emergency, and calling as you leave means preparation is done in advance. For patients coming from Dental Clinic in Guzeloluk, the clinic is open 24/7 and in an emergency the order is set by severity rather than arrival time. For spreading facial swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or toothache with fever, go to the nearest emergency department.
What to Look for in a Toothpaste
Choosing a toothpaste is not a matter of brand. A few numbers and ingredients on the label determine what it does and whether it suits you.
The fluoride content
It is stated in ppm on the label and is the most important piece of information. For adults 1450 ppm is standard; in people at high risk of decay, prescription products at 5000 ppm are used. In children it varies with age. A toothpaste without fluoride lacks the only ingredient with proven effect against decay, and its other features do not make up for it.
The abrasivity value
Expressed as RDA, it shows how much the paste abrades the tooth surface. Highly abrasive 'whitening' pastes lighten by scraping stain away but thin the enamel over time and wear the root surface. In people with recession or sensitivity, a low-abrasivity paste should be chosen.
Additional ingredients by need
Which paste suits whom:
- Sensitivity: those containing potassium nitrate or stannous fluoride
- Gum problems: those with stannous fluoride or chlorhexidine
- Dry mouth: non-foaming, moisturising formulations
- A tendency to tartar: products containing pyrophosphate
- Recurrent ulcers: a paste without foaming agent may help

































































