LONG IN THE TOOTH, NO LONGER

GUM RECESSION - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Gingival recession, also known as receding gums, is a periodontal condition that results in the exposure of the roots of the teeth caused by a loss of gum tissue and or retraction of the gum tissue around the crown of the teeth. Gum recession is a common problem in adults over the age of 40, but it may also occur starting from the age of a teenager, or around the age of 10. If you have been told you have gum recession, you’re not alone. An estimated 50% of American adults currently have some form of the condition whose signs and symptoms include:

• Cold sensitivity around a tooth or teeth
• Root exposure of the underlying tooth
• Red or swollen gum margins
• Tender or bleeding gums
• Pain when consuming acidic foods or drinks (Citrus, Soda)