Severe gingival recession
Severe gingival recession exposes the tooth root and needs an examination to identify tissue loss, root damage, and its cause.
What does severe gingival recession expose?
Severe gingival recession exposes the tooth root and needs an examination to identify tissue loss, root damage, and its cause.
How does gum recession expose the tooth root?
Gum recession is movement of the gingival margin away from the crown, exposing root cementum and sometimes dentine. Causes include plaque-related periodontal disease, traumatic brushing, thin tissue, tooth position, and a tight frenum.
What can you do to protect receding gums?
Use a soft brush with gentle pressure and clean between teeth. A dentist may measure pockets and attachment, treat inflammation, apply fluoride for exposed roots, or discuss gum grafting.
When does gum recession need dental care?
Arrange care if recession progresses, roots are sensitive, gums bleed, or teeth feel loose. Facial swelling, fever, or difficulty swallowing needs urgent care.
What should you ask about treating gum recession?
Ask what is causing the symptom, which examination or imaging is needed, and which treatment options address that cause.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know about this problem?
Gum recession is movement of the gingival margin away from the crown, exposing root cementum and sometimes dentine. Causes include plaque-related periodontal disease, traumatic brushing, thin tissue, tooth position, and a tight frenum.
What is the next practical step?
Use a soft brush with gentle pressure and clean between teeth. A dentist may measure pockets and attachment, treat inflammation, apply fluoride for exposed roots, or discuss gum grafting.
Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.