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I fear that my teeth are going to fall out due to receding gums. Please help.

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Hi doctor,

I have receding gums, and they are sore as well. Two of the teeth are wobbly, and I am terrified they are going to fall out. I am only 19 years old. I brush and floss my teeth twice a day. I used to smoke. Since I have noticed my teeth issue, I quit smoking.

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Honey Nandwani

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Dr. Honey Nandwani is a dentist and oral implantologist dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care. She focuses on preventive dentistry, restorative treatments, and advanced oral implant procedures. Her areas of interest include pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she strives to make dental care comfortable while helping patients achieve lasting oral health and confident smiles.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

As per your complaint, it looks like you have a deep gum infection, and it is causing loss of attachment of teeth to gums, making them loose. As you are a smoker, it causes gum health to deteriorate even faster. When there is a recession, home remedies will not be sufficient, and you need to consult a periodontist and get evaluated.

Deep scaling and curettage followed by antibiotics and antiseptic mouthwash gargle will help. Along with it, complete stoppage of smoking, gum paint massage, and warm saline gargle will help. If there is a progressive recession, then gum grafts can be advised.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 31, 2017
Reviewed At July 7, 2026

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Honey Nandwani is a dentist and oral implantologist dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care. She focuses on preventive dentistry, restorative treatments, and advanced oral implant procedures. Her areas of interest include pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she strives to make dental care comfortable while helping patients achieve lasting oral health and confident smiles.

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Education:

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Honey Nandwani is a dentist and oral implantologist dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care. She focuses on preventive dentistry, restorative treatments, and advanced oral implant procedures. Her areas of interest include pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she strives to make dental care comfortable while helping patients achieve lasting oral health and confident smiles.

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