What Causes Recession
Primary Causes:
- Aggressive, rough brushing of your teeth and gums
- Thin gum tissue, which is a genetic predisposition
Other Contributing Factors:
- A prominent tooth (when a tooth sticks out in front of the arch of teeth or in front of other teeth)
- Orthodontic treatment
- Clenching or Grinding
What ever the cause, the result is loss of the gum tissue as well as the underlying bone. This is your jawbone that holds each tooth in place.
Lets Look at some before and after photos.