It is defined as the displacement of marginal gingiva to the cementoenamel junction. There is a loss of the periodontal connective tissue fibres and the alveolar bone. It is caused due to inflammatory periodontal diseases, ulcerations of the gingiva, trauma to the gingival margins, and gingival ischemia. It is treated by using gingival grafts, scaling, and root planing.
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Is my gum recession caused due to over flossing?
Query: Hello doctor, Recently, I noticed a visible gum recession. Ignore black triangles. Got it after orthodontist told me that is due to my nature of teeth shape. I had braces two years ago. I realized the recession when flossing and brushing my teeth. I am wondering if I have overflossed and hurt my gu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gum recession is caused due to multiple reasons and one of them is gingivitis or periodontitis. The amount of recession as I see in your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is very less and you need not worry about it at all unless you experienc... Read Full »