Gingivitis and receding gums

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Asked for Male, 33 Years

Its been 6 to 8 months i am suffering from gingivitis and i regularly visit a dentist. Ever since the dentist removed the calcus (tooth decay) my gums are receding and moreover whatever i eat it gets stuck between gums and teeth

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Dr. Shilpa Dentist 17 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shilpa

Dentist 17 yrs exp Bangalore

Dear sir,/Madam before cleaning you had a lot of deposition plaque or calculus due to which gum have receded and underlying bone has been resorbed and after cleaning the gaps become evident that gaps are due to deposition of calculus which contains bacteria so by regular cleaning and depending on gums position surgery might be required

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use a good mouth wash regularly

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