Receding Gums and Bleeding Gums
It’s cause for concern when you experience the symptoms of receding gums, also known as gingival recession. Choosing to speak with a dentist about your receding gums could prevent long-term issues, such as gum disease-causing bacteria buildup and tooth and gum damage, that will cost a lot of money to repair, and a lot of time recovering from the required dental surgery.
Receding gums occur when the roots of your teeth become exposed as your gum tissue dwindles due, in part, to untreated dental issues, like gingivitis or gum tissue injury. This reduction in gum tissue can lead to gaps in your teeth and gums that leave empty spaces open for disease-causing bacteria to grow and plaque to build up. Untreated receding gums eventually lead to tissue and bone damage, and possibly the loss of teeth.
