Alan M. Timko DMD
Board Certified Pittsburgh Periodontist
Periodontics ~ Dental Implants ~ LANAP
Laser Gum Surgery
9401 McKnight Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
412-364-6777

Gum recession may be the result of many causes, from active periodontal disease, to brushing too hard. Whatever the reason, receding gums can make you look older than you are. Gum recession can also sometimes make the tooth very sensitive to hot or cold. It also increases the risk for cavities on the root of the tooth. Root coverage procedures are available to cover most of the exposed roots,
which will reduce further gum recession, and reduce the risk of decay.