{"id":9729,"date":"2025-08-01T13:33:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T13:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/?page_id=9729"},"modified":"2025-08-04T13:39:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T13:39:17","slug":"receding-gums-more-than-a-cosmetic-issue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/blog\/receding-gums-more-than-a-cosmetic-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Receding Gums: More Than A Cosmetic Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9729\" class=\"elementor elementor-9729\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1de0021d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"1de0021d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-209ff01a\" data-id=\"209ff01a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11b50e64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"11b50e64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Receding Gums: More Than A Cosmetic Issue\n<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-325a8416 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"325a8416\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-274b2cf2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"274b2cf2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f07b010\" data-id=\"4f07b010\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-332166d2 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"332166d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fedc50f elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fedc50f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-36067bd2\" data-id=\"36067bd2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ead25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3ead25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people consider gum recession an issue that only affects the appearance of the smile. In reality, this serious health issue can affect the function, stability, and durability of the teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession is not only an \u201cimperfection\u201d but a warning sign that shows that the supportive tissues are damaged.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will discuss what gum recession is, why it happens, what the risks are, treatment methods, and the best way to prevent it effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-9732\" src=\"https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_47-1-1024x608.jpeg\" alt=\"receding gums treatments in Albania\" width=\"800\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_47-1-1024x608.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_47-1-300x178.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_47-1-768x456.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot_47-1.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Gum Recession?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession is a condition in which the soft tissues of the teeth start to recede from the tooth surface, exposing the root.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exposure is not only painful, but it also leads to sensitivity to cold, ho, and touch, but also increases the risk of tooth damage in the root area \u2013 an area which is usually protected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process can be slow and progressive, and in most cases will not be noticed until the roots are overly exposed. Some people find out randomly dwhilebrushing ththeireeth or during a dental visit.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others will start to feel the sensitivity while eating cold or hot foods, or while brushing their teeth with a toothbrush.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession is never the same. In some cases, the recession happens on a single tooth, usually as a part of a localised trauma. In other cases, it is spread in several teeth and is related to systemic issues such as periodontal disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be classified as mild, moderate severe depending on the level of root exposure and the structures that have been affected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ajo mund t\u00eb klasifikohet si e leht\u00eb, e moderuar ose e r\u00ebnd\u00eb, n\u00eb var\u00ebsi t\u00eb nivelit t\u00eb rr\u00ebnj\u00ebs q\u00eb \u00ebsht\u00eb b\u00ebr\u00eb e dukshme dhe strukturave q\u00eb jan\u00eb prekur.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Main Causes Of Gum Recession<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession doesn&#8217;t happen for no reason; usually, it comes as a result of one or a combination of factors that damage the gingival tissue and make it lose its stability around the tooth. Understanding the underlying causes helps not only in accurate diagnosis, but also in effective treatment and prevention.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the main causes:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Periodontal disease<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the main case of receding gums. Bacteria in dental plaque produce toxins that cause inflammation of the gums(gingivitis), which, if not treated, will lead to periodontitis. This phase causes damage to the connecting tissue with the bone that keeps the teeth, leading to gum recession.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Aggressively brushing the teeth ot using a hard-bristled toothbrush<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aggressive brushing is one of the most common mistakes that people make when trying to keep their teeth clean. Using a hard-bristle toothbrush and harsh brushing will damage the enamel and cause the shifting on gums to shift from their original place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Bruxism (Teeth Grinding or Clenching)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excess pressure applied during the night through involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth will not only affect the teeth but also the supporting structures, such as the gums. As time passes, this will stress the tissues and lead to their recession.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Incorrect Positioning of Teeth<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When teeth are crooked or misaligned, it happens that some of them apply more pressure on the gums than others. This uneven pressure leads to soft tissue consumption and recession of specific teeth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Lip or tongue piercing.<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people don&#8217;t know that these types of accessories may be a direct cause of gingival recession. Continuous collision of the metal with the gums might irritate them and ,as time passes, permanently damage them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Hormonal changes<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, hormonal changes may cause the gums to become more sensitive and prone to inflammation. This sensitivity makes them more fragile and more vulnerable to recession.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Smoking and nicotine products<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nicotine will damage blood circulation in the gingivial tissues, slowing down regeneration and creating the perfect envirionemnt for bacterial accumulation. As a result the gums will get damaged and slightly recess.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Genetic Inheritance<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though this is not mentioned, genetics plays a huge role in the width and health of the gums. Some people are born with thinner gum tissue, which makes them more prone to recession even if they take good care of their mouth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9733\" src=\"https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19200-1.jpg\" alt=\"causes of gingival recession \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19200-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19200-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/19200-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warning Signs Of Gum Recession<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession is a process that often occurs silently, without any noticeable pain at first. This makes it even riskier, since many people don&#8217;t pay attention until the problem has become serious. However, the brain gives us some signals that should not be ignored. Being aware of the symptoms early is the key to preventing further damage and maintaining mouth health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Tooth root exposure<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most noticeable signs is that teeth start to look longer than usual. This ddoesn&#8217;thappen because the tooth has grown longer, but because the gum that covers the tooth has receded. Root exposure can be partial or full and is usually accompanied with high sensitivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sensitivity to cold, hot, and touch<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the root of the tooth gets exposed, it is more sensitive than the enamel. Cold foods and beverages, hot, cold, and the pressure from the brush while brushing can lead to severe and unpleasant pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Bleeding while brushing<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice blood in the sink after brushing your teeth, this is a clear sign of inflammation or damage to the gums. Recession is usually accompanied by chronic gingivitis, which makes the tissue more fragile and sensitive.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>A feeling of recession or tension in the gums around a tooth<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the early stages, you may sometimes feel a strange sensation in a certain part of your mouth, as if the gum is \u201cmoving\u201d or there is a slight tension. This sensation occurs due to the stretching of the gum tissue or its changing position.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Change in the appearance of the teeth or the shape of the gum line<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smile might not be symmetrical anymore. The once symmetrical lines now look recessed, uneven, or have gaps between. This change is usually visible in pictures when comparing them to the actual condition.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Persistent bad breath and bitter taste in the mouth<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the roots get exposed and bacteria accumulate under the gum line, small infections might develop, constant bad breath, and a bitter taste in the mouth. These are clear signs that the bacterial flora is not balanced and something is not write.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Teeth movement<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the most advanced phases, the loss of gingival tissue and bone leads to shifting of the teeth. This happens due to the loss of inner suppor,t and it is a urent sign of a professional intervention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-9735\" src=\"https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/portrait-smiling-woman-holding-mirror-talking-with-dentist-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"gummy smile treatment in Albania\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/portrait-smiling-woman-holding-mirror-talking-with-dentist-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/portrait-smiling-woman-holding-mirror-talking-with-dentist-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/portrait-smiling-woman-holding-mirror-talking-with-dentist-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/portrait-smiling-woman-holding-mirror-talking-with-dentist-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Will Oral Health Be Affected By Gum Recession?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession is not a superficial issue. It will directly affect the foundation of oral health. The gums are a part of the teeth&#8217;s supportive system and play an important role in maintaining their stability, protecting them from bacteria, and keeping the mouth healthy and functional. When they are damaged, the effects will go beyond the appearance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth Root Exposure Increases The Risk Of Tooth Damage<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different from the tooth crown, the root is not protected by the enamel. It is more sensitive and fragile to bacterial and acidic attacks. If the root remains exposed for a long time, deep cavities will develop that will advance quickly and will be more difficult to treat. This leads to chronic sensitivity and requires deep root treatments or dental crowns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss Of Support Around The Teeth<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession often goes hand in hand with bone loss around the tooth. This process damages the structure that keeps the tooth in place, causing it to move and shift. In the beginnin,g the shift is minimal, but as time passes this can get worse and also lead to tooth fall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent Sensitivity And Pain While Eating<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with receding gums usually experience severe sensitivity to cold, hot, and touch. Foods such as ice cream, cold food,s or hot coffe can become a source of pain. Even brushing the teeth becomes more difficult and painful which reduces the motivation for regular hygiene \u2013 making it worse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accumulation Of Bacteria In The Gingival Pockets<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the gums recede, pockets between the gums and teeth are formed. These pockets are the ideal place for the bacterial plaque to accumulate, which cannot be removed with regular teeth brushing. As time passes, this leads to deep inflammation, infection, and further advancement of the periodontal disease.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative Affect On Smile Aesthetics<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receding gums make the smile look uneven and make patients look old. The teeth will look longer, the natural gum line will disappear, and in may cases shadows or gaps between the teeth will form. For many people this will affect their self esstemm greatly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deterioration Of The General Oral Condition<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession will not get better on its own. If not treated, it will advance steadily, including more and more teeth and requiring more complex treatments in the future. In the end, this can lead to the need for prostheses, surgical intervention, or advanced implantology.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosing Gum Recession: How Is The Condition Understood And How Serious Is It?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common mistakes is that many people suppose that gum recession is something you will notice while looking at it. Even if the change is easy to notice, only a dental professional will correctly assess the condition of the gingival tissue and decide how advanced the recession is.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical Examination<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the check-up, the dentist will use a periodontal probe, a thin instrument, to measure how deep the pocket between the gums and the teeth is.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a healthy mouth, these pockets are about 1 \u20133 mm deep. When the pockets are deeper, this is a sign of the beginning of the recession and loss of supportive tissue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dentist will also examine whether the tooth root is exposed, if there is any sign of tooth movement, or if there are any noticeable changes on the gum line. Sensitivity to touch and the presence of inflammation are also important indicators.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X-Rays<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panoramic and intraoral rays help assess the condition of the bone around the teeth. When the gums recede, bone resorption that supports the teeth also occurs \u2013 something that is not visible to the naked eye.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A correct image assessment helps decide whether surgical intervention or a specialized treatment is necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical Photos For Monitoring<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many clinics, detailed pictures of the gums and teeth will be taken to monitor the progress over time. These comparison pictures help understand whether the recession is advancing, if the treatment is working, or if additional intervention is required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analysis Of Patient Habits<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A part of the diagnostic process will also include interviewing the patient regarding their habits: How do they brush their teeth? What kind of toothbrush do they use? Do they smoke? Do they sense any weird feeling? Do they clench their teeth during the night? This information is essential for understanding the cause of the recession and for building a personalized treatment plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-9734\" src=\"https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patient-dentist-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"gingival recession treatment in Albania\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patient-dentist-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patient-dentist-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patient-dentist-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdc.com.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/patient-dentist-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern Treatment Methods For Receding Gums<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for receding gums is not universal, it will depend ont he cause, the level of damage and the overall condition of the mouth. The good news is that dental care has significantly improced and today we have efficient methods not only to prevent the advancement of the recession but also to restore the appearance and function of the gums.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, you will find some of the most used and successful treatments for gum recession:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Deep clean: Scaling &amp; Root Planing<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the first step of treating gum recession caused by periodontal disease. The dentist will clean the bacterial plaque and tartar below the gum line and smooth out the tooth root to make it more difficult for bacteria to develop in the future. This treatment is usually performed with local anesthesia and in several sessions, depending on the condition of the mouth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result:<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reduction of the inflammation, preventing the advancement of the recession, and creating a healthy base for tissue regeneration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Laser therapy<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laser is used to disinfect the gingival pockets and to stimulate the regeneration of the damaged tissue. It is less invasive than traditional treatments and offers certain advantages such as minimal bleeding, shorter recovery time, and less pain after the treatment.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended especially for patients who are scared of classic surgical interventions or those looking for more modern options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Cosmetic gingival surgery: Gingival Graft<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When gums have receded significantly and the root is prominently exposed. A surgical intervention will be used that transfers the tissue from one part of the mouth (usually from the palate) to the affected area. This procedure is known as a gingival graft or tissue transplant.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, synthetic materials or processed collagen will also be used for patients who don&#8217;t want to take the tissue from their mouth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This procedure will:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover the exposed root.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restore natural gum line.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases tissue thickness for long-term protection.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><b>Frenulectomy and frenulotomy<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In special occasions, gum recession also happens from the excessive pull of the frenulum (thin tissue that connects the lips with the gums). In these cases, the frenulum is cut or the tension is relieved to prevent further recession of the gums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process is quick, simple, and offers immaculate results for younger patients or when the recession is local.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Nightguard for bruxism<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the recession is caused by teeth clenching during the night, the use of a night guard will help spread the pressure and protect the gums from traumatic pressure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not a direct treatment for recession but rather a necessary preventive measure to prevent worsening the situation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Orthodontic treatment for crooked teeth<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the position of the teeth negatively affects the spread of the pressure and the support of the gums, an orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign and braces will be recommended. 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