{"id":287,"date":"2024-10-27T23:40:15","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T23:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/?p=287"},"modified":"2024-10-27T23:40:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T23:40:16","slug":"gums-receding-can-gum-contouring-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polarisorthodonticcenter.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/27\/gums-receding-can-gum-contouring-help\/","title":{"rendered":"My Gums Are Receding \u2014 Can Gum Contouring Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mild gum recession is incredibly common among adults, and in some cases, it is nothing to worry about. But what if your gum recession has reached the point where it is noticeable when you smile? You might start to feel self-conscious about your appearance, and you may be concerned about your oral health. Fortunately, there are treatments that may be able to help, including a type of gum contouring<\/a>. Let\u2019s take a deeper look into the causes of gum recession and potential solutions for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Gum Recession?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum recession can have multiple causes, the most common of which is gum disease. Gum disease is a dangerous infection that damages the gums and underlying bone structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other causes of gum recession include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n