{"id":361,"date":"2026-08-03T17:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T17:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/?p=361"},"modified":"2026-09-03T17:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T17:18:29","slug":"what-causes-gums-to-recede","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newhavendental.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/03\/what-causes-gums-to-recede\/","title":{"rendered":"Long in the Tooth: What Causes Gums to Recede?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Most people give little thought to their gums until problems occur. For example, you might notice that your teeth have started to look a bit longer than usual or your gumline is no longer as even as it once was. These are telltale signs of gum recession<\/a>. What causes gums to recede, and is there anything you can do about it? This blog post explains important information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Periodontal Disease: A Common Cause of Gum Recession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While gum recession can have a range of causes, one of the most common culprits is gum disease, which is also known as periodontal disease. This is a bacterial infection of the soft pink tissue that surrounds the teeth. At first, it presents very subtle symptoms. However, as it progresses, it can cause serious damage to both the gums and <\/em>the underlying bone structure. In severe cases, it can reach the point where the teeth loosen because the surrounding tissue has deteriorated so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have gum disease if your recession is accompanied by other symptoms, including bad breath, redness, soreness, and bleeding when you brush and floss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Causes of Gum Recession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, periodontal disease is not the only reason why gums may recede. Other potential contributors to this problem include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n