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A member asked:
Is damaged looking gums due to loss of enamel at the gum line area gum disease or is their another name for this?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Hard to say: Need to see what it is that you are referring to. The loss of enamel and resultant defect is called abfraction. Typically the tissue is very healthy in this area. However, if you are not keeping it clean when things get trapped in the notch, then you can have gum tissue irritation. Good Luck.
Answered 5/29/2015
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Receding gums: they don't just look damaged; they can lead to tooth loss and serious gum disease.
Answered 7/30/2015
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