When you hear the term “oral health,” your teeth are probably the first thing to come to mind. But did you know that your gums play an equally important role? If you don’t take good care of your gums with proper oral hygiene, they could become infected to the point where they pull away from your teeth. Has this already happened to you? If so, you might be wondering if receded gums grow back. Keep reading to learn the answer!

You’re admiring your smile in the bathroom mirror and you notice that something seems a little off. Upon closer inspection, you realize that your smile seems a little gummy, and your pearly whites are partially hidden by your gums. You begin to wonder what could’ve caused this and what you can do about it; fortunately, gum overgrowth is easily identifiable and well-understood and there are many treatment options available. Keep reading to learn more from your periodontist about what causes gum overgrowth and what you can do about it.