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Gum recession is a silent and slow-moving problem that can sneak up on your smile. It can be a side effect of gum disease or the result of vigorous brushing with a hard bristle toothbrush.
Today, we'll discuss why gum recession is problematic, what you can do about it, and how your Glendale dentist can help.
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Updated on August 13th, 2025
Wondering if your gums can grow back? While lost gum tissue doesn’t naturally regenerate, there are proven treatments to restore your smile and prevent further damage. Here’s what causes gum recession, how to stop it, and the latest options your Glendale dentist offers.
Of course, gums recede for various reasons, so it’s also important to …
We offer gum disease treatment in Glendale, CA, and gum recession therapy. We do this because there are serious oral health issues that can lead to severe complications, including:
Gum disease has even been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and low birth weight in babies.
Gum recession is a serious and common dental concern.
In most cases, it is caused by gum disease progression either through tobacco use or poor oral hygiene. Alternative causes include genetics, hormones, and harmful brushing habits. Unfortunately, even after gum disease is treated, gums will not grow back, leaving them open to continuous infection and long-looking teeth.
Many gum recession …
Your gums consist of tissues that support your teeth. And these tissues can be affected by a number of conditions that result in recession. Recession means your gums pull away from your teeth and allow for pockets where bacteria can collect.
Unfortunately, gum recession (left untreated) can mean chronic infections and tooth loss in the future. We don’t want to …
Do your teeth look longer than they used to? Do you notice sensitivity of your tooth roots?
Both are common effects of gum recession. Many cases of gum recession are related to poor periodontal health, but other reasons include genetics, brushing too hard, misaligned teeth, and even lip piercings.
Healthy gum tissue (gingiva) is bright pink …
We bet you don't spend a lot of time thinking about your gums - most of don’t. When things are gong along fine, your gums pretty much just sit there and hold your teeth in place. Then you notice your gums are pulling away or your dentist tells you your gums are receding. Then suddenly it seems like all you …
The gums that surround and hold the teeth in place in your mouth can be affected by a number of conditions that can result in them receding…or moving away from the teeth.
The few main causes of gum recession are 1) brushing too hard 2) bruxism or clenching/grinding of your teeth 3) genetics 4) a history of braces 5) smoking …
Gum recession is a serious and common dental concern. In most cases, it is caused by the progression of gum disease either through tobacco use or poor oral hygiene, but there are alternative causes such as genetics, hormones, and harmful brushing habits. Unfortunately, even after gum disease is treated, gums will not grow back, which can leave them open to …
Gum disease is an issue that affects nearly fifty-percent of Americans. If left untreated, minor gum disease can progress to periodontal disease, which will start to cause your gums to recede and pull away from your teeth. Though there are a few ways to repair receding gums from laser treatment to surgical grafting, the Pinhole Surgical Technique is one of …