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Recession can expose the root surface, causing sensitivity, higher decay risk and longer-looking teeth. The cause should be assessed before treatment is chosen.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Why gum recession matters<\/h2>\n        <p>Gum recession means the gum margin has moved away from its original position, exposing more of the tooth or root surface. It can happen slowly and may not hurt at first.<\/p>\n        <p>The exposed root surface is not protected in the same way as enamel. This can increase sensitivity, root decay risk and aesthetic concerns.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>Common causes of receding gums<\/h2>\n        <ul>\n          <li>Brushing too hard or using a hard toothbrush.<\/li>\n          <li>Gum disease and bone support loss.<\/li>\n          <li>Thin gum tissue around certain teeth.<\/li>\n          <li>Tooth position outside the ideal bone envelope.<\/li>\n          <li>Grinding, clenching or bite overload.<\/li>\n          <li>Plaque and tartar around the gumline.<\/li>\n          <li>Lip or tongue piercings rubbing the gum.<\/li>\n          <li>Smoking or nicotine use.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>Gum recession patterns<\/h2>\n        <table>\n          <caption>This table explains common recession patterns and what they can suggest.<\/caption>\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Pattern<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Possible explanation<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Recommended step<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Recession on one tooth<\/td>\n              <td>Brushing trauma, tooth position or localized bite stress may be involved.<\/td>\n              <td>Assess brushing technique, bite and gum thickness.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Recession with bleeding<\/td>\n              <td>Gum inflammation or periodontitis may be present.<\/td>\n              <td>Book periodontal assessment.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Sensitive exposed roots<\/td>\n              <td>Root dentine may be exposed.<\/td>\n              <td>Discuss fluoride, desensitizing care and restoration if needed.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Recession around crowded teeth<\/td>\n              <td>Cleaning difficulty and tooth position may contribute.<\/td>\n              <td>Assess plaque control and tooth alignment.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td>Rapidly worsening recession<\/td>\n              <td>Active disease, trauma or other risk factors may be present.<\/td>\n              <td>Seek dental assessment promptly.<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>What happens at Gloss &#038; Floss Dental Care\u00ae?<\/h2>\n        <p>At Gloss &#038; Floss Dental Care\u00ae in Stockholm, we assess the recession area, gum health, brushing technique, plaque, tartar, bite forces and sensitivity.<\/p>\n        <p>Treatment may focus on stopping progression, improving cleaning, treating gum inflammation, using fluoride, restoring worn root areas or referring for gum surgery when appropriate.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n      <section>\n        <h2>When should you seek care?<\/h2>\n        <p>Book care if recession is worsening, sensitive, bleeding, painful, affecting appearance or associated with loose teeth or bad breath.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"gf-note-box\">\n          <p><strong>Practical advice:<\/strong> Changing to a softer toothbrush is useful for many patients, but it does not treat gum disease if that is the underlying cause.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n        <h3>Can receding gums grow back?<\/h3>\n        <p>Gum tissue usually does not simply grow back on its own. Treatment focuses on stopping progression and managing symptoms; grafting may be considered in selected cases.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Can brushing cause gum recession?<\/h3>\n        <p>Yes. Brushing too hard or using a hard brush can contribute to recession, especially on thin gum tissue.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Is gum recession always gum disease?<\/h3>\n        <p>No. It can have several causes, including brushing trauma, tooth position and bite forces.<\/p>\n\n        <h3>Can gum recession cause sensitivity?<\/h3>\n        <p>Yes. Exposed root surfaces can react to cold, brushing, sweet foods or air.<\/p>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Related answers<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"gf-link-grid\">\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/what-is-gum-disease\/\">What is gum disease?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/why-are-my-teeth-sensitive\/\">Why are my teeth sensitive?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/why-do-my-gums-bleed-when-i-brush\/\">Why do my gums bleed when I brush?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/gloss-floss-answers\/what-is-tartar-and-why-do-we-get-it\/\">What is tartar and why do we get it?<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section>\n        <h2>Related treatments<\/h2>\n        <ul class=\"gf-link-grid\">\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/dental-hygienist\/\">Dental hygienist<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/preventive-measures\/\">Preventive dental care<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/tartar-removal\/\">Tartar removal<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloss-floss.se\/en\/book-an-appointment\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"gf-disclaimer\">\n        <h2>Disclaimer<\/h2>\n        <p>This article provides general information from Gloss &#038; Floss Dental Care\u00ae in Stockholm. 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