04/09/2026
🦷 Why are my gums receding – and should I be worried?
A tooth looking longer, sensitivity around the gum line or a change in the appearance of your gums can all be signs of gum recession.
It’s common, but there isn’t one single cause. Gum disease, inflammation, smoking, tooth position, individual gum anatomy and other factors can all play a part.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 “𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗴𝘂𝗺𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱?” 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 “𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴?”
Our latest Boston House Dental Clinic article looks at the evidence behind gum recession, the warning signs to watch for, how we assess it and the treatment and prevention options available.
We also explain how regular dental examinations and digital intraoral scanning can help us monitor subtle changes to your gums and teeth over time.
📖 Read our new guide: Why Are My Gums Receding? Causes, Warning Signs and What You Can Do
👉 https://bhddc.com/receding-gums-london/
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