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The previous article discussed about the causes of a receding gum line therefore this article will proceed with the treatment options for gum recession. Continue reading
Treatment of a Receding Gum Line
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Causes of a Receding Gum Line
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Receding gums, or known dentally as gingival recession, is a common problem in adults but may occur in the younger age group as well. The loss of gum tissue that leads to exposure of the roots of the teeth may exist with or without an accompanying decrease in the height of the jaw bone. Continue reading
Recession of gums
What is gingival recession?
Gum recession occurs when your root surfaces are exposed as a result of apical migration of your gum position. The pattern of distribution of your gum recession, whether is localized (affect one or two teeth) or generalized (most teeth) is determined by the etiological factor of gum recession. Studies have shown that gum recession of at least 1mm is present in more than 50 percent of the human population. Continue reading