Gum recession - will my tooth fall out? (photo)

January 1, 2014

I am 31 years old and have had gym recession issues since my teens. I have always been told that the gun will never recover and there is nothing that I can do except to practice good hygiene going forward and that my teeth with be fine. Lately I am particularly worried about one tooth, my front bottom. It has always had the most extreme recession of all. Recently it has been very sensitive and even painful. I'm worried that it may fall out. Is this possible? What can I do to fix this?

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February 22, 2014

Answer: Gum Recession Does Not Necessarily Mean Your Teeth May Fall Out.

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January 2, 2014

Answer: Gum recession of front teeth

January 2, 2014

Answer: Gum recession of front teeth

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