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Are There Natural Methods of Dealing with Receding Gums?

asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Scott LeSueur, DDS
Question viewed 81 times
Tags: gums, comparison, gum disease, natural, options, oral disease, receding, surgery

What types of cosmetic surgery would also help with receding gums? Is it really the only guaranteed solution?

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Receding gums-what are the options?

Receding gums treatments are as varied as their causes. The first point is to discover the cause and get it under control. This could include periodontal disease, grinding (bruxing), tooth position (orthodontic), brushing, decay, diet/health issues and possibly a combination of other issues. Once this done, sometimes the correction is clear. It might involve periodontal treatment which could include surgery or grafting of tissue or repositioning to cover exposed roots... more

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