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Gum recession on tongue side of teeth. Any method to fix?

IvoryMoonbeamOct 12, 2016
For gum recession on back side of teeth, as in tongue side, are there any methods to fix, or does the tongue get in the way of gum surgery? If there is no method, are implants or dentures required in future when teeth root decay? Most gum surgery only show gum surgery for the front of teeth where it affects the smile.

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