Recession gingival cause
Gingival recession occurs when gum tissue moves away from the crown, exposing root surface because of inflammation, trauma, or anatomy.
The short answer
Gingival recession is most often linked to gum inflammation, forceful brushing, thin gum tissue, tooth position, or trauma, and several causes can occur together.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
The gingiva normally covers the cervical part of a tooth and the root. When its margin migrates toward the root, cementum or dentine may be exposed; a dentist measures the site and checks the supporting bone and periodontal tissues.
What can you do next?
Use a soft brush with gentle pressure, clean between teeth, and have plaque or calculus removed when present. Treatment may include desensitising care, bite or brushing changes, periodontal therapy, or a gum graft when coverage is needed.
When should you seek dental care?
Book an examination if the gum is receding, bleeding, painful, or exposing a sensitive root. Prompt care is important when recession is progressing, a tooth feels loose, or there is swelling or pus.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask what caused the recession, whether bone loss or gum inflammation is present, and how much root is exposed. Ask whether monitoring, periodontal treatment, or a graft is appropriate for that tooth.
Frequently asked questions
Can brushing too hard cause recession?
Forceful horizontal brushing can contribute, particularly where gum tissue is thin or the tooth is prominent.
Can receded gums grow back on their own?
Gum tissue usually does not return to its former position without targeted treatment, although progression can often be controlled.