3 Factors that Might Be Encouraging Gums to Recede Faster
Whenever you go in for a teeth cleaning, your dentist will want to measure the depth of the pockets of your gums to determine whether you are at risk of periodontal disease from receding gums. Pockets that are 3 to 5 mm deep, but do not bleed when probed, are considered to already be receding and likely candidates for gum disease. If your gums are receding, you need to take action immediately to stop the situation from worsening.