{"id":237,"date":"2025-09-18T14:03:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindyourmouthmaine.com\/blog\/?p=237"},"modified":"2025-10-20T16:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T16:22:41","slug":"why-are-my-gums-receding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindyourmouthmaine.com\/blog\/2025\/09\/18\/why-are-my-gums-receding\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are My Gums Receding?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Feeling a little \u201clong in the tooth?\u201d Ever wondered what this idiom has to do with getting older? The truth is, it was first coined in reference to horses, who as they age often experience receding gums. Unfortunately, however, our equine friends aren\u2019t the only ones who suffer from this condition. Humans can lose periodontal tissue as they get older, too. Here\u2019s why you might be experiencing gum recession, and why if you are, it\u2019s time to see your dentist for gum disease treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do Gums Recede?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gum recession is the term for what happens when your periodontal tissue (gingiva) begins to separate from the surface of the roots of your teeth. This leaves the teeth and gums vulnerable to bacteria and injury. Unfortunately, because your tooth\u2019s roots are covered in a cementum that is weaker than enamel, it can decay or erode faster and put your smile at greater risk of sensitivity and decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons why your periodontal tissue may recede with time, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n