{"id":29386,"date":"2022-08-08T18:18:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T12:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=29386"},"modified":"2025-11-27T10:48:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T05:18:23","slug":"dental-hygiene-is-gum-recession-permanent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/dental-hygiene-is-gum-recession-permanent\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Hygiene: Is gum recession permanent?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

If you are like most people, you probably spend a lot of time chewing your food. Maybe even too much time, right? Unfortunately, chewing too much and too hard can have consequences if you have receding gums<\/a> or exposed roots in your teeth. Learn more about what is gum recession and how it impacts your teeth. Gum recession occurs when the gingival fibres (periodontal ligament) begin to detach from the teeth root and expose the root structure. Although this might sound alarming, gum Recession is not uncommon among adults with healthy teeth. It is actually a natural process for everyone at some point in their life. Depending on whether you have healthy gums or are prone to developing cavities, gum recession treatment options can be opted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What is gum recession?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gum recession occurs when gingival fibers that bind gum tissue to teeth become detached and expose the tooth\u2019s root structure. In many cases, gum tissue grows back and attaches itself to the tooth\u2019s root structure. But if this process continues frequently over time, the gums may no longer be able to reattach. In this case, a dentist<\/a> will likely recommend a gum graft to reattach the gum tissue to a tooth\u2019s root structure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Gum recession occurs when you chew too hard, brush too aggressively, or grind or clench your teeth during the night. It can also happen during orthodontic treatment if you have brackets that are too tight. In some cases, it can be a sign of periodontal disease, health problems like diabetes, or vitamin deficiencies like iron deficiency. Your dentist can diagnose and suggest gum recession treatment options during a routine examination. They\u2019ll measure the amount of gum recession on each tooth using a special instrument called a periodontal probe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gum recession and bone loss<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bone loss is common in areas of gum recession. For this reason, your dentist will also measure the periodontal pockets around each tooth. Healthy pockets measure between 1 and 3 millimeters. With gingivitis, pockets measure 4 millimeters. If you have periodontal disease, your pockets will measure 5 millimetres or higher. Left untreated, gum recession can lead to other serious oral health problems, such as bone loss<\/strong>, tooth mobility or feeling “wiggly” or even tooth loss. If you notice any of the symptoms listed above, schedule an appointment with your dentist right away.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What causes recession of gums?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Brushing too hard, too frequently or using too much pressure on the teeth can cause gum recession as well as frequent ingestion of foods high in sugar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It can also be caused by an overly tight dental retainer or braces, which can pull on the teeth, causing the gums to recede and expose the root structure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It can also be caused by an overly aggressive tooth-cleaning technique or brushing too hard or too often.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dental plaque or tartar buildup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Periodontal disease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Trauma or injury to your gum tissue.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Abnormal tooth positioning (misalignment).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Smoking or chewing tobacco use.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lip and tongue piercings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Common symptoms of gum recession include:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n