Receding Gums – Dental Insurance Plus
What are receding gums?
Receding gums is when your gums pull away from your teeth or draw downward, exposing parts of the tooth that your gums would typically conceal. Severe reducing gums issues may expose your tooth roots. Exposed tooth roots may also cause your teeth to become more sensitive or painful. Some of the factors that can increase your risk of receding gums can include:
- Gum disease
- Brushing too hard
- Aging
- Smoking/Chewing Tobacco
- Badly fitting dentures
- Damage from surgery or injury
- Genetic predispositions