Receding Gums at 20 what can I do? (photo)

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20 Years old, Wanting to Enlist into the Marines and am Worried about this holding me back, Any advice is highly appreciated.

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

From the wear on your lower teeth you look to be a clencher or grinder.  This likely is contributing to your recession.  I would encourage you to get fitted for a nightguard by your dentist and see a periodontist (gum and bone specialist) for an evaluation and minor gingival (gum) graft.  Good luck.

Nick M. Mobilia, DDS · Answer

Without proper x-rays and without doing a clinical exam, it is very difficult to tell the source of your periodontal problem.  The photograph attached, though slightly blurry shows gingival inflammation or gingivitis.  Any treatment for your condition should begin witha deep periodontal scaling.  Next I would evaluate the muscle attachment from the lower lip to the gingiva.  This muscle attachment could be the source of your problem and if it is, a frenectomy should be performed.  Please let us know how things work out

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