What Really Cause Receding Gums To Occur?

 Receding gums can be a result of a gum disease or an imbalance structure of the teeth or trauma. But the major culprit to this condition is plaque and bacteria on it releases toxic that damages the gum tissues.

Imbalanced structure of the teeth can cause trauma to the bones and gums. Exposure of the roots of the gums happen when gums recede thus sensitivity to hot and cold are experienced. Excessive grinding of teeth also causes gums to recede also.

Untreated receding gums can lead to periodontitis or worse is tooth loss.

Prevent receding gums with proper oral health care hygiene and correcting bad oral health habits such as grinding and imbalanced structure of your teeth. Ask your dentist for these corrective measures.