My gums are receding and peeling. How bad is my condition? Am I prone to losing teeth? (Photo)

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I'm 19, haven't gone to a dentist in 5+ years, usually brush once, sometimes twice a day, and don't floss. I may have been putting too much pressure on my teeth while brushing and picking at my gums too much. Recently, my lower gums have bled once or twice while I wasn't brushing, and my gums have started to peel out under my lower middle teeth. Those two teeth are also slightly loose/wobbly. How bad is my condition atm? Do I have stage 2 gum disease? Is it reversible? Will I be losing teeth?

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

The answers to all of these questions can be addressed by scheduling an appointment with a dentist.  Five years is way too long to go without seeing one.  You will need xrays and a full gum assessment to be able to give you treatment options.  Also, it does look like you probably grind you teeth, so wearing a night guard will help slow down recession as well.  Good luck.

Edward Lowe, BSc, DMD · Answer

Hi there,
I suggest you see a dentist and most of your symptoms will be reversed. At 19, it is unlikely you are losing teeth. Your loose lower teeth may be due to grinding forward and back. 
Best regards,
Dr. Ed Lowe

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