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2. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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   Noticeable signs include receding gums,making the teeth appear longer. Gums may bleed more, and there may be some bone loss. Moderate periodontitis: As the gum disease progresses, pockets get deeper.

3. Gingival recession - Wikipedia

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   1: Total loss of attachment (clinical attachment loss, CAL) is the sum of 2: Gingival recession, and 3: Probing depth. Gingival recession, also known as gum recession and receding gums, is the exposure in the roots of the teeth caused by a loss of gum tissue and/or retraction of the gingival margin from the crown of the teeth. [1]

4. Dentin hypersensitivity - Wikipedia

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   Receding gums can be a sign of long-term trauma from excessive or forceful toothbrushing or abrasive toothpaste (dental abrasion), or a sign of chronic periodontitis (gum disease). [10] A less common cause is acid erosion , which is the loss of hard dental tissues due to acids e.g. related to gastroesophageal reflux disease , bulimia or ...

5. Calculus (dental) - Wikipedia

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   Calculus formation is associated with a number of clinical manifestations, including bad breath, receding gums and chronically inflamed gingiva. Brushing and flossing can remove plaque from which calculus forms; however, once formed, calculus is too hard (firmly attached) to be removed with a toothbrush.

6. Periodontal disease - Wikipedia

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   In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums become swollen and red and may bleed. [5] It is considered the main cause of tooth loss for adults worldwide. [7] [8] In its more serious form, called periodontitis, the gums can pull away from the tooth, bone can be lost, and the teeth may loosen or fall out. [5] Halitosis (bad breath) may also ...

7. The best electric toothbrushes of 2025, according to dentists

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   Oscillating toothbrushes utilize fast-rotating bristles to clean your teeth, while sonic toothbrushes use fast-paced vibration. We’d also point out that there are some more disposable electric ...