When your gums start to pull back away from your teeth, this is known as receding gums. It is one of the checks your dentist will perform during your regular appointments. Treatment for receding gums is critical as you risk tooth loss if the problem continues.
There are various reasons your gums might recede
– Tissue is being lost due to gum disease
– The pressure exerted by teeth grinding
– You brush or floss too aggressively
“Letting your gums continue to recede without professional help can lead to the need for a gum graft, which involves taking tissue from elsewhere in the mouth to help your gum tissue heal.”
You can learn more about this topic in this article: https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/what-are-receding-gumlines-and-how-are-they-treated/
