Best sonicare brush head for receding gums

For receding gums, choose a Sonicare head with soft bristles and use low pressure.

The short answer

A soft-bristle Sonicare head is the sensible starting point for receding gums, used with light pressure and a gentle setting if the handle provides one. No brush head regrows gum tissue, so the cause of recession still needs assessment.

What is the direct answer?

What does this question mean?

Gum recession exposes the tooth root, which has a softer cementum surface than enamel and can become sensitive or worn. Common contributors include forceful brushing, thin gum tissue, periodontal disease, tooth position, and clenching or grinding.

What can you do next?

Choose the softest compatible head that lets you reach the gumline without scrubbing. Aim the bristles toward the gum margin, let the powered brush do the movement, and replace a splayed head; a dentist can check recession depth, root exposure, plaque, and bite forces.

When should you seek dental care?

Arrange dental care if recession is progressing, roots are sensitive, gums bleed, teeth feel loose, or a root surface is notched. A clinician may recommend periodontal treatment, desensitising care, bite management, or gum grafting depending on the findings.

What should you ask the dentist?

Ask which Sonicare head and pressure setting suit your gum thickness and recession. Ask whether periodontal pockets, brushing trauma, tooth position, or grinding is driving the change and whether root coverage treatment is appropriate.