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My gums on my front bottom tooth is receeding fast from nail biting. what can i do?
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Receding gums: I doubt this is from biting your nails. There are several possible reasons, including gum disease and trauma. However, there is no way to make a definitive diagnosis without a clinical examination. Make an appointment with your dentist or a Periodontist.
Answered 10/5/2014
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