“Do gums tighten after scaling?”
I am a 33 year old female. I want to know if gums tighten after scaling?
4 Answers
DentistDentist
Yes
Yes, the inflammation decreases, as does any swelling. But, if your gums have receded, they do not grow back. Best you can do is keep from losing any more gum or bone.
Yes.
The gum pocket depths should be reduced and the gums may recede a bit, but they don't get "tighter."
