A Gummy Dilemma: Can Gums Grow Back After Receding?

As you may know, gum disease can often cause gum recession. This symptom persists as long as the gums are irritated and infected. So, you may find yourself wondering: can gums grow back after receding? It’s easy to think the tissues would recover once you’ve treated their disease. Even so, the truth is that receded gums can’t grow back; you can only keep the recession from worsening. Learn more about the matter in this primer from your Azle dentist.