Dental Hygienist Questions Periodontist

Can gum recession be fixed without surgery?

I have gum recession and want to fix it. Can gum recession be fixed without surgery?

1 Answer

Gum recession occur as a result of heavy forces when toothbrushing, horizontal brushing strokes with a hard bristle toothbrush or periodontal disease. The treatment for gingival recession is only surgical, the graft material can be taken from the patient itself or tissue available from banks.