Healthy gums fit tightly around the tooth and protect it from external factors. However, in some cases, the gum tissue may recede, exposing the tooth’s root surface. Gum recession does not occur in everyone and may not be noticed immediately.
Common signs of gum recession include:
Gum recession can result from multiple factors, such as:
Unfortunately, gum recession does not heal on its own.
Herbal treatments, oils, or home remedies cannot restore lost gum tissue. Professional care is essential.
Treatment includes:
Following surgical treatment (with or without gum grafting), stitches remain in the mouth for several days. Healing of the surgical area typically takes 10–14 days.
During this period, the patient must:
While the success of the graft can be seen within the first week, full tissue maturation takes 3–6 months.
Gum tissue taken from the palate is thicker and stronger. After grafting, the newly placed gum tightly wraps the tooth and provides increased resistance to future recession.
To prevent gum recession:
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