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Gums Receding at Abnormal Rate, Options?

kart0321Mar 27, 2012
How fast do gums actually recede and at what speed rate can they? I have some receding gums and I feel like I can actually see it as its happening, like if I watch in the mirror. Am I just being paranoid or can it really happen that fast?

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Dr. Douglas J. Hauck, DDS
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Answered on Mar 29, 2012
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Dr. Jay Neuhaus, DDS
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Answered on Mar 29, 2012
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