Oral Health

Receded gum tissue does not grow back - no toothpaste, mouthwash, oil pull or supplement regrows it, no matter what the internet claims. What can honestly be done is stop the recession getting worse, manage the exposed-root sensitivity, and where clinically indicated, have a periodontist surgically cover the root with a gum graft.

Sensitive teeth are a symptom, not a diagnosis. Receding gums, acid erosion, a cracked tooth, decay, a failing filling, grinding and gum inflammation each cause sensitivity differently — and each needs a different fix. This guide walks the full differential: what triggers each one, how long the pain lasts, whether it hits one tooth or many, and the one test that tells you when to stop reaching for toothpaste and book a dentist.