Question: Gum recession after braces?

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#1 Post by **thund3r3** » Wed May 14, 2008 11:14 pm

So my dentist says there's gum recession on my two front lower teeth that could be due to having braces (got my braces off 3 years ago, and I'm currently 18 years old.) Looking at it right now I don't really notice anything, but they say it could potentially get worse and its best to treat it.

I'm just wondering if anybody had a similar situation and maybe if you have some information on the procedure?

I've been looking over the boards for something similar but can't find a solid peice of information.

Any comments greatly appreciated

#2 Post by **OneTime** » Fri May 16, 2008 10:20 am

I had gum graphing prior to braces and it wasn't a fun thing. After having braces I started to get recession on the same area due to brushing too hard and having getting around the brackets.

I don't think I want to go back to the procedure.