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I have receding gums in my lower front teeth and food gets deposited around the gumline..is there any way to get back normal healthy gums?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

See a dentist: For this, you need good dental care and ongoing personal care habits (brushing and flossing teeth.) please see a dentist for assessment of your current condition and recommendations for treatment.

Answered 4/13/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Gum recession: Gums recede for a number of reasons: age (40 and up), vigorous tooth brushing with a hard toothbrush, poor oral hygiene, tobacco chewing and gum disease. There is a treatment for this condition is gum grafting technique that will restore your comfort and protect your teeth from periodontal disease. Rec.: see your dentist or periodontist for consultation and x-rays.

Answered 3/24/2019

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

See a periodontist: It all depends on how much gingiva has receded away and the level of the bone around the adjacent teeth. You should see a periodontist to have your mouth evaluated and then he can answer any questions you have about possible treatments.

Answered 10/14/2017

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Dr. Mark Birnbach answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Gum recession: A consult with a periodontist is necessary to evaluate your condition and determine if a gum graft can restore the tissue.

Answered 7/7/2014

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Recession: I would have a Periodontist evaluate the recession-They can do a great job getting gum tissue healthy and normal!

Answered 2/15/2015

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Receding gums: Gums recede due to infection and bone loss. Treatment, and the success and outcome of treatment, is dependent on the amount of bone loss. You will need to see a Periodontist for an examination and diagnosis. The Periodontal exam should be coordinated with your regular dentist to make sure there are no decayed, fractured or infected teeth.

Answered 8/1/2017

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Depends: Depends on the cause of the recession (gum infection, not flossing, overly aggressive brushing, traumatic occlusion, tobacco use, eating disorder, etc. Depends on the amount of recession, the more the recession the harder it is to disguise. Please coordinate with your General Dentist a referral to a Periodontist, a gum specialist, the best practitioner to resolve your issues.

Answered 8/1/2017

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