Can receded gums due to rough brushing grow back? (photo)

Hi and thank you for your question. I understand your concerns about the gum recession you have. Gum recession is not a healthy condition and should be treated. I love that you are brushing your teeth but I would advise you not to do this aggressively. There is a technique that you should...

The typical orthodontic approach will be braces and orthognathic surgery.I would suggest utilizing a more physiologic approach starting with a Biomimetic DNA appliance that utilizes epigenetic orthodontics.  The appliance is only worn 12-14 hours/day.  This will give considerable improvement.Y...

Yes, and it's important to have the x-rays of these teeth evaluated so that the CEJ (where the tooth enamel ends and the root begins) is not exposed during the surgery. This could lead to the possibility of needing veneers, which is best to know ahead of time prior to the surgery.

Hi there and thank you for your question. It would be ideal to wait until you have your procedure and your gum tissue has completely healed so that the entire surface of the tooth can benefit from the whitening. Good luck!

If this is just an injury from your toothbrush, it's not unlikely for your gum to grow back. The key is to go to your periodontist to make sure that it is not also reflective of any other condition as well as to review proper home care.

This a good question and your photo is helpful. As a periodontist, or gum specialist, I use gum tissue grafts to replace gum tissue that for one reason or another has receded from teeth. Bone loss and the position of your tooth appear to be causing the condition that concerns you. Gum grafting...