What are the symptoms of Gum recession

Gum recession doesn’t happen overnight and in the vast majority of cases the recession will happen progressively over a period of  years. It’s highly common in adults and because we get used to the appearance of gums and we tend not to notice minimal  changes in them. In many cases the recession of gums goes unnoticed until the condition causes other problems or someone  else points it out to us. There are a number of common symptoms which may indicate gum recession:

·               Teeth appear longer than normal.

·               Toots of teeth are exposed and visible.

·               Teeth feel notched at the gum line.

·               Change in tooth  colour.

·               Increased sensitivity  to hot or cold.

·               Spaces between teeth seem larger.

·               Cavities occurring below the gum line.

In some cases gum recession can be caused by gingivitis and may be accompanied by red, swollen or generally inflamed gums, gums that bleed after brushing and halitosis.