Can Receding Gums Actually Grow Back?

Gum infection (periodontitis) is a common condition that leads to receding gums. Gum deterioration occurs when chronic infection affects the tissues and bones around the teeth. 

Many people ask “Can receding gums grow back?” because receding gums not only look unhealthy, but also unattractive. The good news is that you can try to improve oral hygiene to stop gums from receding and there are other ways to stimulate its growth. More importantly, ask your dentist about gum health.

Can Receding Gums Actually Grow Back?

Gums are soft tissues that normally cover the bones holding the teeth in place as well as the roots of the teeth. Gums recede when they shrink and appear to be drawn back, resulting in the roots of the teeth becoming visible. This happens when gum infection is not treated, or when you brush your teeth aggressively. Other factors that could lead to gum recession include use of tobacco, hormonal changes and teeth grinding.

Medical Treatments for Receding Gums

If your receding gums are due to mild periodontitis, your dentist may treat you by performing deep cleaning of your teeth, which involves root planing and tooth scaling to remove tartar and plaque on the tooth surfaces and beneath your gum line. Antibiotics may be used to kill harmful bacteria.

Severe gum recession with bone loss and deep pockets may require surgery to repair damage.

The following procedures may be used in treating gum recession:

1. Regeneration of Lost Bone

This procedure involves folding back gum tissue, removing bacteria and applying a material (a membrane, a tissue-stimulating protein or a graft tissue) used to regenerate gums and bone naturally. The gum is secured back over the root of your teeth.

2. Pocket Depth Reduction

This procedure involves folding back gum tissue, removing harmful bacteria from tooth pockets, and securing the gum back over tooth roots, to eliminate or reduce.

3. Soft Tissue Graft

This involves tissue grafting, that is, taking soft tissue from the roof of your mouth, which is sewn to the gum surrounding your exposed tooth root.

Your dentist will recommend the appropriate treatment, depending in the severity of your gum problem. 

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